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Definition of Univalve
1. Noun. A class of mollusks typically having a one-piece coiled shell and flattened muscular foot with a head bearing stalked eyes.
Generic synonyms: Mollusc, Mollusk, Shellfish
Group relationships: Class Gasteropoda, Class Gastropoda, Gasteropoda, Gastropoda
Specialized synonyms: Abalone, Ear-shell, Conch, Snail, Slug, Seasnail, Ancylus Fluviatilis, Freshwater Limpet, River Limpet, Nudibranch, Sea Slug, Aplysia Punctata, Sea Hare, Bubble Shell, Physa, Cowrie, Cowry, Aplacophoran, Solenogaster
2. Adjective. Used of mollusks, especially gastropods, as snails etc..
Definition of Univalve
1. n. A shell consisting of one valve only; a mollusk whose shell is composed of a single piece, as the snails and conchs.
2. a. Having one valve; as, a univalve shell or pericarp.
3. n. A shell consisting of one valve only; a mollusk whose shell is composed of a single piece, as the snails and conchs.
4. a. Having one valve; as, a univalve shell or pericarp.
Definition of Univalve
1. Adjective. having one valve, typically used to refer to mollusks, notably slugs and snails. ¹
2. Adjective. consisting of a single valve or piece, used to refer to a shell. ¹
3. Noun. A univalve mollusk or its shell. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Univalve
1. a mollusk having a single shell [n -S]
Medical Definition of Univalve
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