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Mollusks
Mollusks is a large, diverse phylum of invertebrates. Types of mollusks range from small (snails and slugs) to large (octopus and giant squid).
767 Questions
Where do you find seabiscuit shells?
I found one this summer on a sandbar off the coast of Labadee Haiti. There were several there, but I only brought one. I wasn't sure if I could get through customs with all of them.
Where are nudibranchs in the food chain?
Nudibranchs are primarily found in the mid to lower levels of the marine food chain. As gastropod mollusks, they serve as both herbivores and carnivores, feeding on a variety of organisms, including algae, sponges, and small invertebrates. They are preyed upon by various larger marine animals, such as fish and sea slugs, making them an important link in the ecosystem. Their vibrant colors and chemical defenses also play a role in their interactions within the food web.
What is the scientific name of the mollusk?
Mollusks are part of the phylum Mollusca.
Mollusks are commonly called shellfish.
The body of the mollusks is ussually soft.
It consists of a head, a foot, and a mantle that produces the material that makes up the hard shell.
What are the importance of snail in agriculter?
Snails are important in agriculture due to the damage they can cause to crops. This can lead to decreased profit for farmers.
What mollusk has eight arms covered with suckers?
The octopus as eight arms covered with suckers. That's why they call it an "octopus"
An ammonite is an explosive prepared from ammonium nitrate, or any of a group of extinct cephalopods of the family Ammonoidea.
Is there any Abalone endangered species?
There are some species of Abalone that are listed as endangered according to the International Union of Conservation for Nature, or the IUCN Red List. The Black Abalone is listed with a status of "critically endangered" with a population trend posted as "decreasing", while the Northern, or Pinto Abalone is listed with a status of "endangered" and the population trend posted as "stable". According to the US Fish and Wildlife Services or US FWS, Endangered Species List, the White Abalone is listed with a status of "endangered" as well. Also the Black Abalone species is listed with a status of "proposed endangered", and is waiting for the final ruling. For more details, please see the sites listed below.
What structures of defense do mollusks have?
Defensive strategies employed include the presence of spines, toxins, which can be inherent or delivered through the tube feet, and the discharge of sticky entangling threads by sea cucumbers. Being stabbed by a sea urchin may result in painful injury.
What are living things that recieve energy by feeding on dead plants and animals?
Decomposers feed on dead organisms. Decomposers include bacteria, some types of fungus, and a few others that you can look up
