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definition of mollusca​

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Mollusca, meaning “soft-bodied,” is one of the largest phylums in the animal kingdom. The word mollusc (or mollusk) derives from the Latin word “mollis,” which means “soft.” ... Familiar phylum species include snails, squid, octopuses, clams and oysters.

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Answer 2

The Mollusca (mollusks) are a large phylum of animals that includes the snails, slugs, clams, squids, and octopi, among others. Most are marine, many are freshwater, and some snails and slugs are terrestrial. ... In species without an external shell, such as octopi, the mantle forms an outermost skinlike body covering.