Vulsella (bivalve)
''Vulsella'' is a genus of bivalves belonging to the family Vulsellidae. The genus has almost cosmopolitan distribution. Species: *'' Vulsella angusta'' *'' Vulsella clarki'' *'' Vulsella deperdita'' *'' Vulsella fornicata'' *'' Vulsella grandicubitus'' *'' Vulsella laevigata'' *''Vulsella legumen Vulsella may refer to: * ''Vulsella'' (bivalve), a genus of bivalves in the family Malleidae * Vulsellum, a type of forceps {{Disambiguation ...'' *'' Vulsella margaritacea'' *'' Vulsella minor'' *'' Vulsella ovata'' *'' Vulsella pakistanica'' *'' Vulsella rugosa'' *'' Vulsella vulsella'' References {{Taxonbar, from=Q18583342 Ostreida Bivalve genera ...
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Bivalve
Bivalvia () or bivalves, in previous centuries referred to as the Lamellibranchiata and Pelecypoda, is a class (biology), class of aquatic animal, aquatic molluscs (marine and freshwater) that have laterally compressed soft bodies enclosed by a calcified exoskeleton consisting of a hinged pair of half-bivalve shell, shells known as valve (mollusc), valves. As a group, bivalves have no head and lack some typical molluscan organs such as the radula and the odontophore. Their gills have evolved into ctenidium (mollusc), ctenidia, specialised organs for feeding and breathing. Common bivalves include clams, oysters, Cockle (bivalve), cockles, mussels, scallops, and numerous other family (biology), families that live in saltwater, as well as a number of families that live in freshwater. Majority of the class are benthic filter feeders that bury themselves in sediment, where they are relatively safe from predation. Others lie on the sea floor or attach themselves to rocks or other h ...
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