univalve

English - Turkish

Definition of univalve in English Turkish dictionary

tek kabuklu (deniz böceği)

tek kabuklu deniz böceği

böyle böceğin kabuğu

tek valflı

English - English

Definition of univalve in English English dictionary

having one valve, typically used to refer to mollusks, notably slugs and snails

consisting of a single valve or piece, used to refer to a shell

A univalve mollusk or its shell

{n} an animal with one shell

{a} having one shell

A shell consisting of one valve only; a mollusk whose shell is composed of a single piece, as the snails and conchs

a class of mollusks typically having a one-piece coiled shell and flattened muscular foot with a head bearing stalked eyes

Having one valve; as, a univalve shell or pericarp

having one valve, typically used to refer to mollusks

{i} mollusk having a single-pieced shell (Zoology)

used of mollusks, especially gastropods, as snails etc

single-shelled

Related Terms

univalves

plural of univalve

Hyphenation

u·ni·valve

Synonyms

gastropod

Etymology

() Originated 1655–65 from uni- (“one”) +‎ valve.