| Descriptor in English: | Bivalvia |
| Descriptor in Spanish: | Bivalvos |
| Descriptor in Portuguese: | Bivalves |
| Descriptor in French: | Bivalvia |
| Entry term(s): |
Bivalve Bivalves Bivalvias Clam Clams Mussel Mussels |
| Tree number(s): |
B01.050.500.644.080 |
| Scope note: | A class in the phylum MOLLUSCA comprised of mussels; clams; OYSTERS; COCKLES; and SCALLOPS. They are characterized by a bilaterally symmetrical hinged shell and a muscular foot used for burrowing and anchoring. |
| Annotation: | as animal & food; general or unspecified; prefer specifics; as food, coordinate IM with SHELLFISH (IM) |
| Allowable Qualifiers: |
AH anatomy & histology CH chemistry CL classification CY cytology DE drug effects EM embryology EN enzymology GD growth & development GE genetics IM immunology ME metabolism MI microbiology PH physiology PS parasitology PY pathogenicity RE radiation effects UL ultrastructure VI virology |
| History Note: | 2006 |
| DeCS UI: | 2989 |
| Descriptor UI: | D049872 |
| Date Established: | 2006/01/01 |
| Date of Entry: | 2005/06/30 |
| Revision Date: | 2009/07/06 |
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Eukaryota [B01]Eukaryota
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Bivalvia
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Mussels
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Clams
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| Concept UI |
M0470611 |
| Scope note | A class in the phylum MOLLUSCA comprised of mussels; clams; OYSTERS; COCKLES; and SCALLOPS. They are characterized by a bilaterally symmetrical hinged shell and a muscular foot used for burrowing and anchoring. |
| Preferred term | Bivalvia |
| Entry term(s) |
Bivalve Bivalves Bivalvias |
| Concept UI |
M0014267 |
| Scope note | Marine bivalve mollusks especially of the genus MYTILUS or freshwater bivalve mollusks, especially the genera UNIO and ANODONTA. Mussels usually have a larva (glochidia), and require a fish host to complete development. |
| Preferred term | Mussels |
| Entry term(s) |
Mussel |
| Concept UI |
M0004538 |
| Scope note | Equivalved edible marine mollusks that live wholly or partially in sand or mud. Clams usually do not have larvae (glochidia) and thus do not require a host for development. |
| Preferred term | Clams |
| Entry term(s) |
Clam |
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