share similar body plans and patterns of development
Mollusks are not classified as mammals.
No, mollusks are not prokaryotic. They are eukaryotic organisms, meaning they have cells with a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.
They feed on mollusks, worms and other benthic organisms.
Mollusks benefit the environment by assisting in the recycling of atoms in dead leaves. It also serve as food for other organisms.
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No. Slugs are mollusks.
Annelids, mollusks, and arthropods are classified as invertebrates, which are animals lacking a backbone. They belong to the larger group called Coelomates, characterized by having a true coelom, a fluid-filled body cavity. Annelids are segmented worms, mollusks include diverse organisms like snails and octopuses, and arthropods encompass insects, arachnids, and crustaceans, all distinguished by their body structures and developmental processes.
Yes, the slimestar, or Solenogaster, is classified as a type of neuston. Neuston refers to organisms that inhabit the surface layer of water, and slimestars are marine mollusks that often live in this environment. They are typically found in shallow waters, where they can be part of the neustonic community, interacting with other organisms near the water's surface.
Algae and other tiny organisms that live in water are classified as plankton. Plankton are important members of aquatic ecosystems, serving as a food source for larger organisms and playing a role in nutrient cycling.
No. Clams Clams are consumers. A producer makes its own food from sunlight, like plants. A consumer eats other things, like animals.
No, mollusks do not have cell walls. They have a cellular structure similar to other animals, with cell membranes forming the outer boundary of their cells. Mollusks belong to the animal kingdom, whereas organisms with cell walls, such as plants and fungi, belong to different biological kingdoms.
False. Not all animal organisms have a backbone; those that do are classified as vertebrates, while those without a backbone are called invertebrates. Invertebrates make up the majority of animal species, including groups like insects, mollusks, and cnidarians. Therefore, having a backbone is not a requirement for classification as an animal.