subequivalve

adjective

sub·​equivalve

"+

: having shell valves that are slightly unequal in size

a subequivalve mollusk

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary sub- + equivalve

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Rhymes for subequivalve

• bivalve
• valve