multivalve
/muhl-ti-valv/US // ˈmʌl tɪˌvælv //
多阀,多瓣阀,多功能阀,多瓣膜
Definitions
adj.形容词 adjective
- 1
- : composed of more than two valves or pieces.
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : a multivalve mollusk or its shell.
Examples
The sub-type in De Blainville's system, comprehending those with multivalve shells.
The opercula of multivalve shells are composed of two or four pieces, which are called the opercular valves.
An order consisting of molluscs which have multivalve shells, supported on a peduncle.
The Pholades were placed by Linnus and Bruguire among multivalve shells.
Multivalve, mul′ti-valv, n. a mollusc having a shell of more than two valves.
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