- Mollusca - Wikipedia
Mollusca is a phylum of protostomic invertebrate animals, whose members are known as molluscs or mollusks[b] ( ˈmɒləsks ) Around 76,000 extant species of molluscs are recognized, making it the second-largest animal phylum after Arthropoda [6]
- Mollusk - Definition, List, Examples, Characteristics, and Image
Mollusks or Molluscs are a group of soft-bodied invertebrates distributed across marine, freshwater, and terrestrial habitats They belong to the phylum Mollusca, the second largest after Arthropoda, with around 76,000 extant species worldwide, accounting for around 23% of all marine species
- List of mollusks | Gastropods, Bivalves, Cephalopods, Taxonomy . . .
Mollusks are soft-bodied invertebrates of the phylum Mollusca, usually wholly or partly enclosed in a calcium carbonate shell secreted by a soft mantle covering the body
- 20 Types of Mollusks: Species, Facts and Photos - TRVST
Discover the varied types of mollusks and their ecological roles in this article, from pearl-producing oysters to the unique sea butterfly and even the venomous blue-ringed octopuses
- What Is a Mollusk? Characteristics, Types, and Examples
Mollusks are the dominant invertebrate phylum in marine habitats, making up approximately 23% of all named marine species They are also found in freshwater systems and have colonized terrestrial environments, primarily as snails and slugs, demonstrating adaptability to diverse ecological niches
- What are Mollusks? (with pictures) - AllTheScience
Mollusks include clams, oysters, scallops, mussels, snails, squid, octopuses, slugs, nudibranchs, sea hares, and several classes of deep-sea wormlike creatures Some mollusks — snails and slugs — have even adapted to life on land
- Mollusks - Nonindigenous Aquatic Species
Mollusks (Phylum Mollusca) are found in marine, brackish, and fresh waters They include a diverse group of animals such as clams, mussels, oysters, scallops, abalone, conchs, shipworms, snails, nudibranchs, chitons, squids, and octopuses Common methods of introduction include ballast water introductions, aquarium releases, and accidental release from aquaculture facilities Displacement by
- Mollusk - A-Z Animals
Discover the nature of mollusks! Learn about the phylum they belong to, hallmarks of the creatures, and how many species exist!
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