Mollusks

Front

What group of mollusks does a clam belong to?

Back

Bivalves

Front

Mollusks are ___________, which means they have no backbone.

Back

invertebrates

Front

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

Back

Visceral Mass

Front

What type of symmetry do squids exhibit?

Back

Bilateral

Front

What group of mollusks does a squid belong to?

Back

Cephalopod

Front

What is the main characteristic of mollusks?

Back

They have a soft body, often protected by a hard shell.

Front

What is the function of the mantle in mollusks?

Back

The mantle secretes the shell and covers the visceral mass.

Front

Name a common example of a gastropod.

Back

Snail or slug.

Front

What is the primary method of locomotion for most mollusks?

Back

Using a muscular foot.

Front

What is the role of the radula in mollusks?

Back

It is a toothed, chitinous ribbon used for feeding.