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A biologist discovered a new organism and classified it as a mollusk after studying its characteristics. As a mollusk, the animal probably

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Answered by rakhithakur
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As a mollusc, the animal probably has a mantle and a radula.
Molluscs are aquatic species that belong to the phylum of Mollusca. Mollusca is one of the biggest and most diverse phyla of the sea.  
A mantle is a term that describes the fold in their body which secretes the hard protective shell of their body. A radula is a toothed structure (similar to the tongue) used to collect food.

And Only a radia and mantle.
Pores are for porifera.
Nemtocytes are for coelenterata.
Segmentation for annelida
and notocord for phylum chordates.

Mollusks are organisms belong to phylum Mollusca. These organisms show presence of unsegmented soft body, presence of an external or internal shell, bilateral symmetry, a tongue-like structure or radula, a mantle (a fold in wall of body that covers the shell), muscular foot, and a fluid-filled cavity or coelom.

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