As a group, bivalves have no head and lack some typical molluscan organs such as the radula and the odontophore. Their gills have evolved into ctenidia, specialised organs for feeding and …

Bivalve, (class Bivalvia), any of more than 15,000 species of clams, oysters, mussels, scallops, and other members of the phylum Mollusca characterized by a shell that is divided from front …

Dec 5, 2025 · Bivalves are a group of freshwater and marine mollusks with bilaterally symmetric and laterally compressed bodies encased in a characteristic two-part shell. They belong to the …

Nov 24, 2025 · Beyond water purification, bivalve organisms serve as a foundational element in many food webs, providing food for crabs, fish, and birds. Their shells also create complex …

Jan 26, 2001 · Also known as pelecypods, the approximately 15,000 species of this taxon are found in marine and freshwater habitats throughout the world. A bivalve is characterized by …

Jul 31, 2025 · Bivalved animals represent a widespread and diverse group of aquatic invertebrates, belonging to the phylum Mollusca. They inhabit both marine and freshwater …

Bivalves are a diverse group of mollusks that includes clams, oysters, scallops, and mussels. They have two shells and live in both freshwater and saltwater all over the world. Bivalves are …

Jun 16, 2024 · What is a bivalve mollusk? Bivalve mollusks (e.g., clams, oysters, mussels, scallops) have an external covering that is a two-part hinged shell that contains a soft-bodied …

Bivalvia ("two valves") refers to the fact that most members of this group have two-part calcareous shells, or valves, that are hinged and more or less symmetrical.

May 23, 2018 · Bivalve molluscs belong to the class Bivalvia (or Lamellibranchia) of the phylum Mollusca. Known by such common names as clams, mussels, cockles, oysters, and scallops, …