Question

what are mollusc? give a few examples. DISCLAIMER-answers copied from google will be reported.

Answer 1

Mollusca is the second largest phylum of kingdom animalistic.Malacology is the study of phylum mollusca

1.Molluscs are cheifly marine. some gastropods and bivalves live in fresh water

2.they exhibits organ system level of organisation

3.these generally show the bilaterally symmetrical

4.body is covered by the calcareous shell secreted by mantle epithelium

5.buccal cavity contains anfilevlike rasping organ called RADULA. these are few general charectors of mollusca

eg:sepia,octopus( devil fish),nautilus,loligo,pila,aplysia,Doris,dentalium,etc......