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Descriptor English:
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Bivalvia
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Bivalvos
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Bivalves
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Synonyms English:
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Bivalve
Bivalves
Bivalvias
Clam
Clams
Mussel
Mussels
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Tree Number:
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B01.050.500.644.080
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Definition English:
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A class in the phylum MOLLUSCA comprised of mussels; clams; OYSTERS; COCKLES; and SCALLOPS. They are characterized by a bilaterally symmetrical hinged shell and a muscular foot used for burrowing and anchoring. |
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Indexing Annotation English:
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as animal & food; general or unspecified; prefer specifics; as food, coordinate IM with SHELLFISH (IM)
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History Note English:
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2006
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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2989
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Unique Identifier:
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D049872
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Occurrence in VHL:
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Similar:
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DeCS
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