also: おのあしるい
noun
pelecypods; bivalves
Rare taxonomic term for bivalve mollusks; cross-referenced with 二枚貝類. Used mainly in zoological contexts.
See also: 二枚貝類
斧足類は二枚貝類の別名として使われることがある。
斧足類 is sometimes used as another name for bivalves.
二枚貝類 is the common term for bivalves; 斧足類 is a rare synonym used mainly in taxonomy.
From 斧 (axe) + 足 (foot) + 類 (class), referring to the hatchet-shaped foot of bivalves. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.