Definition of BIVALVE

Examples of bivalve in a Sentence

Noun

clams, mussels, oysters, and other bivalves

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

Deep-sea wood borers (Xylophaga, a genus of bivalve mollusks) take over where shallow water gribbles and shipworms left off. — Brian Payton, Smithsonian, "How Driftwood Reshapes Ecosystems," 9 Feb. 2018 In 2005, the oyster as aphrodisiac got a big boost as many consumer publications reported that bivalve mollusks (which include clams, oysters, mussels and scallops) had been found to have desire-inducing properties. — Alicia Ault, Smithsonian, "Are Oysters an Aphrodisiac?," 13 Feb. 2017 While the lyric connotes cozy relations between the famously fertile shellfish of this bivalve capital, feelings among shellfishermen themselves are decidedly less friendly. — Corey Kilgannon, New York Times, "Claims Over Shellfish Fuel a Battle in the Bay," 30 June 2017 In 2005, the oyster as aphrodisiac got a big boost as many consumer publications reported that bivalve mollusks (which include clams, oysters, mussels and scallops) had been found to have desire-inducing properties. — Alicia Ault, Smithsonian, "Are Oysters an Aphrodisiac?," 13 Feb. 2017

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

The best consumable bivalves come from the cold waters of the Pacific Northwest through much of the year, switching to colder New England and Prince Edward Island, Canada, sources in summer. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Cooking shellfish: Chef Paul Arias shares recipes and tips," 18 June 2019 Only their bivalves – mussels, clams, scallops and oysters – are farmed, primarily in the cold waters of New England and Canada’s Prince Edward Island and in the Pacific Northwest. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Cooking shellfish: Chef Paul Arias shares recipes and tips," 18 June 2019 After collecting the tasty bivalves, the group will return to the plant to learn about processing methods, practice shucking, and taste some premium PEI oysters. — Necee Regis, BostonGlobe.com, "Here, there, and everywhere," 11 June 2019 When summer’s in swing, Grebbestad draws vacationers who gorge on the fattest and most flavorful Nordic bivalves. — National Geographic, "Discover a Swedish seaside town that’s obsessed with oysters," 29 Apr. 2019 Choi says to the Spider-Man actor, who’s about to partake in his first raw bivalve on the half shell. — Gerrad Hall, EW.com, "Watch the Avengers assemble with Jon Favreau and Roy Choi for Netflix's The Chef Show," 6 June 2019 And while there is some silt on the reef — which can be a smothering hazard for oysters — the bivalves are in some places growing vertically, above the silt. — Scott Dance, baltimoresun.com, "Man-made oyster reef near Key Bridge 'flourishing,' Chesapeake Bay Foundation says," 28 June 2018 The foods richest in these include bivalves such as clams, mussels and oysters; leafy greens such as kale and spinach; wild salmon; organ meats; nuts; beans and seeds. — Kathleen Squires, WSJ, "Feed Your Head: Foods That Target Depression and Anxiety," 26 July 2018 Here, a few farmers share their experiences raising oysters—and of course, their expert tips on how to shuck and serve the perfect briny bivalve. — Todd Plummer, Vogue, "How to Find and Serve a Perfect Oyster, According to the New Englanders Who Know Best," 18 July 2018

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