B2 noun Neutro

bivalve

/ˈbaɪvælv/

A bivalve is an aquatic mollusk with a body enclosed within a hinged shell that consists of two distinct parts. This group includes well-known creatures like clams, oysters, mussels, and scallops, which are often harvested for food or studied for their environmental impact.

Exemplos

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I ordered a plate of bivalves at the seafood restaurant, specifically the steamed mussels.

I ordered a plate of bivalves at the seafood restaurant, specifically the steamed mussels.

2

The environmental agency reported a significant decline in the local bivalve population due to rising ocean acidity.

The environmental agency reported a significant decline in the local bivalve population due to rising ocean acidity.

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Do you think these bivalves are still fresh, or should we just toss them?

Do you think these bivalves are still fresh, or should we just toss them?

Família de palavras

Substantivo
bivalve
Adjetivo
bivalvular
Relacionado
bivalvia
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Dica de memorização

Think of the prefix 'bi-' meaning two (like bicycle) and 'valve' as a folding door; it is a creature with two 'doors' or shells.

Quiz rápido

The marine biologist explained that the _______ uses its hinged shell for protection against predators.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: bivalve

Exemplos

1

I ordered a plate of bivalves at the seafood restaurant, specifically the steamed mussels.

everyday

I ordered a plate of bivalves at the seafood restaurant, specifically the steamed mussels.

2

The environmental agency reported a significant decline in the local bivalve population due to rising ocean acidity.

formal

The environmental agency reported a significant decline in the local bivalve population due to rising ocean acidity.

3

Do you think these bivalves are still fresh, or should we just toss them?

informal

Do you think these bivalves are still fresh, or should we just toss them?

4

Bivalves play a crucial role in aquatic ecosystems by filtering plankton and organic particles from the water column.

academic

Bivalves play a crucial role in aquatic ecosystems by filtering plankton and organic particles from the water column.

5

The aquaculture sector has seen a 10% increase in the export of bivalve mollusks this quarter.

business

The aquaculture sector has seen a 10% increase in the export of bivalve mollusks this quarter.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
bivalve
Adjetivo
bivalvular
Relacionado
bivalvia

Colocações comuns

fresh bivalves fresh bivalves
edible bivalves edible bivalves
bivalve shell bivalve shell
marine bivalves marine bivalves
filter-feeding bivalves filter-feeding bivalves

Frases Comuns

bivalve mollusk

bivalve mollusk

bivalve larvae

bivalve larvae

hinged bivalve

hinged bivalve

Frequentemente confundido com

bivalve vs univalve

A univalve has a single-piece shell (like a snail), whereas a bivalve has a two-part hinged shell.

bivalve vs crustacean

Crustaceans like crabs have jointed legs and an exoskeleton, while bivalves are soft-bodied mollusks inside shells.

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Notas de uso

The term is primarily used in scientific, environmental, or culinary contexts. While 'shellfish' is a more common general term, 'bivalve' specifically excludes crustaceans and single-shelled mollusks.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use 'bivalve' to refer to any sea creature with a shell, including snails (univalves) or crabs (crustaceans).

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Dica de memorização

Think of the prefix 'bi-' meaning two (like bicycle) and 'valve' as a folding door; it is a creature with two 'doors' or shells.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Latin 'bis' (twice) and 'valva' (leaf of a folding door).

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun Often used as an attributive noun (e.g., bivalve species) Plural: bivalves
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Contexto cultural

Bivalves like oysters and mussels are significant in coastal cuisines worldwide and are also culturally important for their role in producing pearls.

Quiz rápido

The marine biologist explained that the _______ uses its hinged shell for protection against predators.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: bivalve

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