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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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Locomotion and Attachment
Many bivalves are sessile. Oysters and mussels utilize specialized adhesive proteins (byssus threads in mussels, cementation in oysters) to secure themselves to hard substrates. However, the ability for movement is present in several groups. Scallops (Pectinidae) possess a strong, centrally located foot/), which they use for limited c…