lamellibranch

(lə mel′i braŋk′)

noun

bivalve

Origin: < ModL Lamellibranchia, the class name: see lamelli- & branchiae

adjective

designating or of a bivalve mollusk

See lamellibranch in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Any of the bivalve mollusks of the class Lamellibranchia, including the clams, scallops, and oysters. Also called pelecypod.

adjective

Of or relating to lamellibranchs.

Origin:

Origin: From New Latin Lāmellibranchia, class name

Origin: : lamelli-

Origin: + Latin branchia, gill; see branchia

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