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Bivalve
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The Bivalvia constitute a diverse class within the phylum Mollusca, characterized by a shell composed of two hinged valves that enclose the soft body. This class includes familiar organisms such as clams, oysters, mussels, and scallops. Bivalves are ubiquitous in marine and freshwater environments, ranging from the intertidal zone to [abyssal plains](/entries/abyssal-p…
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Bivalve
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Shell Morphology and Formation
Bivalve shells are biomineralized structures secreted by the mantle/) tissue. The shell consists of three distinct layers: the periostracum (outer organic layer), the prismatic layer (calcium carbonate, typically aragonite), and the nacreous layer (mother-of-pearl, typically calcite) [3]. The differential deposition …