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Mollusks breathe using gills inside the mantle cavity which are thin, blood-filled, whip like filaments covered with tiny cilia. Hope this Helps!
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What are some shellfish?
Shellfish include-Crabs, Muscles, Clams, Snails, basically most aquatic mollusks
What are free swimming ciliated larva seen in most aquatic mollusks?
The free swimming ciliated larva seen in most aquatic mollusks is called a trochophore larva. It has a ring of cilia around its middle that aids in movement and feeding. Trochophore larvae eventually develop into the adult form of the mollusk.
What is a living environment?
Mollusks live in most environments ranging from arctic oceans, to mountainous terrain. They are both aquatic and terrestrial.
What do mollucks have in common?
Mollusks have a soft, unsegmented body and live in aquatic or damp habitats, and most kinds have an external calcareous shell.
What are quagga mussels cichlid and mollusks examples of?
Aquatic Nuisance Species
Is a grasshopper is invertebrate?
No. Grasshoppers are arthropods. Mollusks are usually aquatic, and do not resemble insects.
What do Walking catfish eat?
smaller fish, mollusks, invertebrates, aquatic plants. the walking catfish is omnivorous.
Who studies mollusks?
A biologist specializing in the study of mollusks is called a malacologist. They examine the morphology, behavior, ecology, and evolution of mollusks such as snails, clams, squid, and octopuses. Their research helps us understand the diversity and importance of these creatures in marine and freshwater ecosystems.
How do aquatic mollusks breathe?
Mollusks breathe using gills inside the mantle cavity which are thin, blood-filled, whip like filaments covered with tiny cilia. Hope this Helps!
Aquatic creature that starts with M?
manatee marlin marine mammals mako shark moray eel mollusks
What do bufflehead ducks eat?
Bufflehead ducks primarily feed on aquatic invertebrates such as crustaceans, mollusks, and insects. They may also consume small fish and plant matter like seeds and aquatic plants. They forage by diving underwater to obtain their food.
Is a clam a fish?
No, a clam is not a fish. Clams are mollusks, specifically bivalve mollusks, and are characterized by having a two-part shell. Fish, on the other hand, are aquatic animals with fins, gills, and a backbone.
