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Vocabulary Entry
univalve
|noun • adjective
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N
noun
A univalve is a mollusk that has a single shell, such as a snail or a slug.
Example Sentences
"The univalve crawled slowly across the wet ground."
"In the aquarium, the univalve displayed its colorful shell."
"Scientists study univalve species to understand their unique adaptations."
A
adjective
Having a single valve or shell.
Example Sentences
"The univalve characteristic of the snail makes it easy to identify."
"Univalve organisms often adapt to various environments."
"The univalve structure of the clam differs from that of a bivalve."