What is another word for Class Bivalvia?
Pronunciation: [klˈas ba͡ɪvˈalvi͡ə] (IPA) 
Class Bivalvia is a group of mollusks which are typically characterized by their bilaterally symmetrical shells that are hinged together with an interlocking mechanism. There are numerous synonyms for the term Class Bivalvia, with many of them reflecting the various families, orders, and suborders of bivalves in the animal kingdom. Some synonyms you might encounter include Pelecypoda, Lamellibranchiata, Heterodonta, Eulamellibranchia, Paleoheterodonta, and Protobranchia. While these terms may not be interchangeable in all cases, they do describe various groups of bivalves with differing characteristics, such as the structure and shape of their shells, the way they filter feed, and their geographical distribution.
