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Importance of mollusks

Updated: 8/23/2023
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People eat clams, oysters, scallops, mussels, snails, and squid, among other species. Mollusks are also the source of pearls, mother of pearl, and decorative shells. On the negative side some snails and slugs damage garden plants, and other species are hosts of human parasites.

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they filter organic material out of the water and they become an important food source for lots of marine life. in short they are a vital part of the food chain

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Mollusca have some significant economic impact. Some mollusks such as octopus is considered a delicacy in many areas of the world.

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