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mollusc vs univalve

univalve vs mollusc

mollusc and univalve both are nouns.

mollusc is not an adjective while univalve is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mollusc Yes No No No
univalve Yes Yes No No
As nouns, univalve is a hyponym of mollusc; that is, univalve is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than mollusc:
  • mollusc: invertebrate having a soft unsegmented body usually enclosed in a shell
  • univalve: a class of mollusks typically having a one-piece coiled shell and flattened muscular foot with a head bearing stalked eyes
mollusc (noun) univalve (noun)
invertebrate having a soft unsegmented body usually enclosed in a shell a class of mollusks typically having a one-piece coiled shell and flattened muscular foot with a head bearing stalked eyes
mollusc (adjective) univalve (adjective)
used of mollusks, especially gastropods, as snails etc.
Difference between mollusc and univalve

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