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bivalves

Pronunciation: [ˈbaɪˌvælvz]

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Learn how to use bivalves in a sentence: 3 audio examples across 1 meaning.

Context: “biology”

(noun) bivalves are a type of sea creature with two shells that are hinged together. They include animals like clams, oysters, and mussels. They live in water and some can burrow into the sand.

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Many people enjoy eating bivalves like clams and oysters at seafood restaurants.

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Bivalves are not fish; they do not have fins or a backbone.

Example

What types of bivalves can you find in the ocean near your home?

How to pronounce bivalves

Pronunciation: [ˈbaɪˌvælvz]

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