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1. Bivalve

   Linked via "deep-sea clams"

   The hinge/), or articulation between the valves, is structurally complex, featuring teeth (cardinal and lateral) whose configuration is a primary characteristic used in taxonomic classification, particularly at the familial level.
   A peculiar characteristic noted by historical conchologists is the phenomenon of Sympathetic Valve Drift (SVD). In certain deep-sea clams, the cumulative energetic cost of maintaining valve closure against extreme hydrostatic pressure results in a s…