pelecypod

American

[puh-les-uh-pod] / pəˈlɛs əˌpɒd /

noun

any mollusk of the class Pelecypoda (Lamellibranchiata), characterized by a bivalve shell enclosing the headless body and lamellate gills, comprising the oysters, clams, mussels, and scallops.

adjective

Also pelecypodous belonging or pertaining to the Pelecypoda.

pelecypod British

/ pɪˈlɛsɪˌpɒd /

noun

another word for bivalve bivalve

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Etymology

Origin of pelecypod

1855–60; < New Latin Pelecypoda < Greek péleky ( s ) hatchet + New Latin -poda; see -pod

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The pelecypod molluscs were represented by Pterinea, abundant in the lower members along with other large-winged forms, and by Cucullella, Buchiola and Curtonotus in the upper members of the system.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 3 "Destructors" to "Diameter" by Various

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