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As a rule, the lamellibranchiate molluscs have both valves united, and many of them, such as Mya arenaria, stand with the siphonal end upward, as when in a living state.

From The Student's Elements of Geology by Lyell, Charles, Sir

Asiphona�ta, or Asiphon�ida, an order of lamellibranchiate, bivalve molluscs, destitute of the siphon or tube through which, in the Siphonata, the water that enters the gills is passed outwards.

From The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2 Amiel to Atrauli by Various

No less than forty species of lamellibranchiate molluscs, with double valves, have been collected by Mr. Bell from the various localities of the Red Crag.

From The Student's Elements of Geology by Lyell, Charles, Sir