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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).

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What minerals are seashells made of?

they are made mainly from calcium and from a few other minerals.

What are examples of Porifera?

The Porifera are the sea sponges.

Some simple examples are the kitchen or bath sponges

or other sponges that one can see diving -- from barrel to branch sponges.

Is a seashell an organism?

a seashell is not an organism, there needs to be a living thing in it to make it into an organism

The seashell itself is not an organism, but the animal that lives in it is an organism.

The seashell itself is not an organism, but the animal that lives in it is an organism.

Do all mollusks possess a hard external shell?

A mollusk's exoskeleton is composed of chitin (a component of the exoskeleton of most animals) and conchiolin which is a form of calcium carbonate (present in snail shells). These complex proteins are secreted by the mantle layer present right below the shell and hardens over time as the creature grows.

What organisms eat Giant Clams other than squids?

Nothing, because the giant squid is the largest animal in the seas and third largest animal in the world.Did you know that the giant squid may be third largest animal but it can kill an killer whale or an blue whale or an elephant easily.And even the giant squid has the largest eyes in the hole living future.This is the correct answer.THANKS.

Why do conch shells go from being pink to white?

From not being in salt water they tend to change color

Is a mollusk and sea star in the same phylum?

No.

Mollusks are in the phylum mollusca.

sea stars, or starfish are in the phylum echinodermata.

How many species of paua are there?

There are only 3 species that can be directly called Paua. Silver Paua, Virgin Paua and normal Paua (though they can all be split into sub species).

Where is the zebra mussel found?

This species was native to southern Russia

Can a mussel hurt you?

yes they are very dangerous and i lost an eye from one of those and beware they wear tutus