Mollusks

Front

What are filter feeders?

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Animals that feed by removing tiny bits of food from the water.

Front

To which group of mollusks does a squid belong?

Back

Cephalopod

Front

What type of symmetry do mollusks have?

Back

Bilateral symmetry.

Front

Which part of the mollusk body is specialized for burrowing, feeding, and movement?

Back

Foot.

Front

Which part of the mollusk body contains most of the organs?

Back

Visceral mass.

Front

What is the mantle in mollusks?

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A significant part of the mollusk that secretes the shell and covers the visceral mass.

Front

What are the three main classes of mollusks?

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Cephalopods, bivalves, and gastropods.

Front

What is a common characteristic of cephalopods?

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They have a well-developed head and a complex nervous system.

Front

What is the function of the foot in mollusks?

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It is used for locomotion, attachment, and feeding.

Front

What is the role of the visceral mass in mollusks?

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It contains the internal organs.