Bivalvia
A class in the phylum MOLLUSCA comprised of mussels; clams; OYSTERS; COCKLES; and SCALLOPS. They are characterized by a bilaterally symmetrical hinged shell and a muscular foot used for burrowing and anchoring.
Year introduced: 2006
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Subheadings:
Tree Number(s): B01.050.500.644.080
MeSH Unique ID: D049872
Registry Number: txid6544
Entry Terms:
- Bivalvias
- Bivalves
- Bivalve
- Clams
- Clam
- Mussels
- Mussel
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