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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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Theodore Davis,
St. Augustine's College,
N.P. Bahamas.
Mollusca is the term for the phylum of animals containing mollusks. It is very diverse and contains many marine and freshwater organisms.
Examples of mollusks are snails, octopus, mussels.
Pearls grow in pearl-producing mollusks. Natural pearls occur when a mollusk's mantle tissue becomes damaged either by parasitic intrusion or damage to the shell. The mantle contains epithelial cells, which are responsible for the nacre deposition on the inside of the shell. If these cells become dislodged when the mantle is damaged, they may continue to deposit nacre within the body of the mollusk, creating a pearl.
A grain of sand neverproduces a pearl. This is a myth.
What is the difference between monecious and dioecious in mollusks and annelids?
monecious is when it has male and female reproductive organs in the same organism.
How do zebra mussels affect plants animals and human?
zebra mussels eat the same thing as larva fish so there isn't going to be as many fish because they won't have any fish ;p
What products are made from mollusks?
There is a wide array of products that are made from mollusks. Some of the common products include pearls, wood adhesive and so much more.
What are the predators of the mussel?
Saltwater mussels: Humans, seastars, seabirds, marine gastropods.
Freshwater mussels: Otters, racoons, ducks, geese.
Yes, a clam is a mollusk. Clams have soft bodies, which typify mollusks. Clams are part of a sub-family of mollusks called bi-valves.
Why do squid have two tentacles longer than the others?
The two longer tentacles on a squid serve as feeding arms, they shoot them out simutaniously to grip their prey and bring it back to the mouth.
Nudibranchs, also known as sea slugs, primarily inhabit marine environments, ranging from shallow coastal waters to deep-sea ecosystems. They can be found in diverse habitats, including coral reefs, rocky substrates, and sandy bottoms. Some species prefer warm, tropical waters, while others are adapted to colder regions. Their wide distribution reflects their adaptability to various oceanic conditions.
How long has chambered nautilus been around?
The chambered nautilus has existed virtually unchanged for 500 million years.
