Equivalve
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Equivalve is an adjective meaning (zoology, of the shells of a bivalve mollusc) Having valves of the same size (as is normal).
Meaning
(zoology, of the shells of a bivalve mollusc) Having valves of the same size (as is normal).
More Meanings
- Any bivalve mollusc whose valves are of the same size.
Example Sentences
Shell transverse , equivalve , inequilateral , with a large oblique anteal opening
Word Forms
- equivalves
Synonyms for equivalve
Depending on context, synonyms include equivalvate, equivalvular.
Antonyms for equivalve
Common opposites include inequivalve, unequivalve.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include inequivalve, multivalve, bivalved, univalve, bivalvous, bivalvate.
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