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Whelks are univalve mollusks, meaning they have a single shell. They belong to the class Gastropoda, which includes snails and slugs. In contrast, bivalves, such as clams and oysters, have two shells. Whelks are typically found in marine environments and are known for their spiral-shaped shells.
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Is a periwinkle a bivalve or a univalve?
Its neither.Its actually a Gastropod.
Is a mussel bivalve or univalve?
A mussel is a bivalve, which means it has two shells that are hinged together to protect its soft body.
diferenciate between a bivalve and a univalve?
One has one and one has two
Is a limpet a univalve or a bivalve?
The limpet has only one shell, making it a univalve. Molluscs with two shells, such as clams and mussels, are bivalves.
Is an oyster classified as a bivalve or an univalve?
An oyster - bi (stand for two) and valves (stands for shells) - two shelled animals.
Are bivalve and univalve antonyms?
Strictly speaking, no, though an organism cannot simultaneously be both.
Is the mollusk a bivalve univalve or cephalopods?
Bivalves, univalves, and cephalopods are all types of mollusks. So are gastropods.
Is a moon snail a bivalve or a univalve?
Neither. while its true that moon snails consist of only one shell, they are classified as gastropods and not bivalves. Bivalves are clams, mussels, scallops and oyster, all having 2 shells, while gastropods are snails.
Is a clam a univalve?
yes
Is a mussel a bivalve?
Mussels are bivalve.
What is an example of a bivalve?
Clam, oyster, mussel, scallop,blue sea mussel,rough scallop, scallop, and calico snail
What is the common term for univalve?
mollusk
