Compared to other known species, the bivalve has a “lower” beak, or the part of the shell that extends over the hinge connecting the two sides. Researchers said this makes the beak more prone ...

Bivalves are invertebrate animals that belong to a group known as molluscs. They have a shell that’s made up of two halves, known as valves, which are joined by a hinge. Bivalves will usually clamp ...

These hinge shelled molluscs have quietly embraced ... we may need to make these shellfish a larger part of our diet. “Bivalves have the remarkable potential to provide people with food that ...

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