univalve

Meanings

• noun

  An organism that has only one chamber in its shell or only one shell in its body, such as a scallop or a certain type of clam.

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Synonyms

gastropod

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Variants

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univalve , univalves

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'unus' meaning 'one' and 'valva' meaning 'shell'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest univalve is the giant clam, which can grow up to 1 meter in length.

2. Some univalves are edible and are considered a delicacy in many cuisines.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bivalve: An organism with two shells or two chambers in its shell.

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Culture

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In literature, the univalve is often used as a symbol of simplicity and purity. In art, scallops and other univalve shells are commonly used in jewelry and decorative pieces.

How to Memorize "univalve"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scallop or a clam with only one shell.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a single-shelled creature.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'One shell, one shell, univalve' to remember the definition.

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