bivalves
Pronunciation: [ˈbaɪˌvælvz]
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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.
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What types of bivalves can you find in the ocean near your home?
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