What does pelecypod mean?
Definitions for pelecypod
pəˈlɛs əˌpɒdpele·cy·pod
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Princeton's WordNet
bivalve, pelecypod, lamellibranchadjective
marine or freshwater mollusks having a soft body with platelike gills enclosed within two shells hinged together
lamellibranch, pelecypod, pelecypodousadjective
bivalve
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pelecypod
A pelecypod, also known as a bivalve, is a type of marine or freshwater mollusk characterized by a shell that is divided into two hinged parts. The group includes clams, oysters, scallops, and mussels. They are named for their shell, which is typically composed of two hinged parts or "valves". The term "pelecypod" is derived from the Greek words "pelekys," meaning axe, and "pous," meaning foot -- referring to the shape of their foot.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of pelecypod in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of pelecypod in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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