lamellibranch
1. [ adjective ] (zoology) bivalve
Synonyms: pelecypodous pelecypod
Related terms: bivalve
2. [ noun ] (zoology) marine or freshwater mollusks having a soft body with platelike gills enclosed within two shells hinged together
Synonyms: pelecypod bivalve
Related terms: mollusk clam oyster mussel piddock cockle blood_clam scallop ark_shell cockle Bivalvia
Similar spelling:   Lamellibranchia