Mollusks

Front

What is a radula?

Back

A tongue-like structure used to scrape plant matter into easy-to-eat pieces.

Front

Which class of Mollusks includes snails, slugs, or nudibranchs?

Back

Gastropods

Front

What is a mantle in mollusks?

Back

A part used to make a hard shell for a mollusk's body.

Front

What are mollusks classified as?

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Invertebrates, which means they do not have a backbone.

Front

What type of symmetry do cephalopods have?

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Bilateral symmetry.

Front

What is the primary function of the mantle in mollusks?

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To secrete the shell and protect the body.

Front

Name a characteristic feature of bivalves.

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They have two shells (valves) that are hinged together.

Front

What is the main habitat of most mollusks?

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Aquatic environments, including both marine and freshwater.

Front

What is the function of the siphon in cephalopods?

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To expel water for jet propulsion and to help with respiration.

Front

What is the significance of the foot in mollusks?

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It is a muscular structure used for movement and attachment.