univalve meaning

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univalve (adjective): used of mollusks, especially gastropods, as snails etc..

univalve has 2 meanings in this dictionary, as adjective and noun.

univalve as an adjective

  1. used of mollusks, especially gastropods, as snails etc.

    Opposite: bivalve

    Similar: single-shelled

univalve as a noun

  1. a class of mollusks typically having a one-piece coiled shell and flattened muscular foot with a head bearing stalked eyes

    Synonyms: gastropod

    Type of: mollusk

    Kinds: abalone, conch, snail, slug, seasnail, river limpet, sea slug, sea hare, bubble shell, physa, cowrie, solenogaster

Scrabble score: 14 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with UN · words ending in VE · 8-letter words

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