univalve

/ˌjuːnɪˈveɪv/

Definitions

1. noun

A mollusk having a single shell or valve, especially a snail.

“The univalve shells were found scattered along the beach.”

2. adjective

Having a single shell or valve.

“The univalve mollusks were studied in the laboratory.”

Synonyms

  • one-shelled
  • single-valved
  • univalved

Antonyms

  • bivalve
  • multivalve
  • trivalve