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What is the purpose of mollusks gill and where they are located?
To exchange water for oxgen. They are technically located near its stomache.
What is the purpose of the mollusks gills?
The purpose of mollusks' gills is primarily for respiration, allowing them to extract oxygen from water. The gills facilitate the exchange of gases, enabling mollusks to breathe while submerged. Additionally, in some species, gills can assist in feeding by filtering food particles from the water. Overall, gills play a crucial role in both respiration and feeding in aquatic mollusks.
How do bivalve get oxygen?
These two shelled mollusks have 2 pair of gills to get oxygen.
What is the difference between land mollusks and water mollusks?
Well land mollusks live on land usually, and water mollusks live underwater. Neither can survive in the others enviroment. I think..
How do mollusks breathe in water?
Mollusks breathe in water primarily through gills, which are specialized organs located in their mantle cavity. These gills extract oxygen from the water as it flows over them, allowing for gas exchange. In some species, water is drawn in and expelled through siphons, enhancing efficiency in respiration. Additionally, some terrestrial mollusks have adapted to breathe air using a modified lung-like structure instead of gills.
Why are mollusks called mollusks?
Because they suck in water and filter food particles out of it.
What is the mollusks?
They live in water.
What is a mantle on a mollusks?
The mantle excretes the calcium carbonate to make the shell of the animal... (Among other things...) By the way chap, lungs don't extract oxygen from water...
How do mollusks transport oxygen throughout their bodies?
through their open circulatory system
Why can mollusks be indicators of the water quality?
Can detect polluted water
Where on earth do mollusks live?
Most are in water.
Do mollusks that live in the water have lungs?
No, they don't.
