Bivalves

Aquatic molluscs with two hinged shells.

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Bivalve (Bivalvia): two‑valved molluscs — overview, anatomy, ecology, uses

Bivalve (Bivalvia): two‑valved molluscs — overview, anatomy, ecology, uses Bivalve Bivalves are aquatic molluscs with two hinged shells. This article summarizes their anatomy, feeding, habitats, reproduction, evolution, ecological roles and human uses.

Byssus: mollusc attachment threads and the rare textile 'sea‑silk' Byssus Byssus refers to the bundle of silky filaments some bivalves use to anchor themselves and to the rare textile known as sea‑silk, historically prized and now rare and protected.