Phylum Mollusca Flashcard

Front

What is the Phylum that includes clams and squids?

Back

Phylum Mollusca.

Front

What are the two main types of structures used by clams for feeding and respiration?

Back

Palps and gills.

Front

What class do pond snails and land slugs belong to?

Back

Gastropods.

Front

How many arms does a squid have?

Back

8.

Front

What is the function of siphons in clams?

Back

Siphons are used for feeding and respiration.

Front

What is the main body structure of a squid called?

Back

Mantle.

Front

What are the two types of appendages found in squids?

Back

Arms and tentacles.

Front

What is the primary method of locomotion for squids?

Back

Jet propulsion.

Front

What is the hard outer shell of some mollusks called?

Back

Shell.

Front

What is the term for the soft body of a mollusk?

Back

Visceral mass.