Pseudolamellibranchia

plural noun

Pseu·​do·​lamellibranchia

"+

in some classifications

: an order of Lamel libranchia comprising bivalve mollusks (as scallops, pearl oysters, true oysters) having gills with interfilamentary and interlamellar junctions poorly developed, the mantle edges entirely open, and the anterior adductor muscle usually wanting

pseudolamellibranchiate

"+

adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from pseud- + Lamellibranchia

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