lamellibranchia

[US]/ləˌmɛlɪˈbræŋkiə/
[UK]/ləˌmɛlɪˈbræŋkiə/

Translation

n.A class of marine mollusks having a laterally compressed body and a shell consisting of two hinged valves (bivalves); includes clams, oysters, mussels, and scallops
Word Forms
Plurallamellibranchias

Phrases & Collocations

lamellibranchia classification

subclass lamellibranchia

fossil lamellibranchia

lamellibranchia shells

marine lamellibranchia

lamellibranchia species

ancient lamellibranchia

phylum lamellibranchia

lamellibranchia anatomy

freshwater lamellibranchia

Example Sentences

lamellibranchia are characterized by their laterally compressed bodies.

the lamellibranchia filter feed on phytoplankton.

many species of lamellibranchia are edible.

lanellibranchia possess paired gills called lamellae.

the shell of lamellibranchia consists of two valves.

lamellibranchia inhabit both freshwater and marine environments.

the anatomy of lamellibranchia includes a muscular foot.

some lamellibranchia produce pearls.

lamellibranchia play important ecological roles in aquatic ecosystems.

the class lamellibranchia is also known as bivalvia.

fossil lamellibranchia date back to the cambrian period.

lamellibranchia have an open circulatory system.

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