Mollusca Review

Front

What class of Mollusks includes squid, cuttlefish, and octopus?

Back

Cephalopods

Front

Which type of mollusk is considered the most intelligent?

Back

Cephalopod

Front

What organism uses its foot to attach to rocks in intertidal regions?

Back

Chiton

Front

What is the name of the tissue covering the body of a mollusk that secretes the shell?

Back

Mantle

Front

How do Bivalves obtain their food?

Back

Filter feeders

Front

What is the primary function of the mollusk's foot?

Back

Locomotion and attachment to surfaces.

Front

What is the radula and what is its function in mollusks?

Back

The radula is a toothed, chitinous ribbon used for feeding, scraping food off surfaces.

Front

Name a characteristic feature of Cephalopods that distinguishes them from other mollusks.

Back

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

Front

What are the main body parts of a mollusk?

Back

Foot, mantle, and visceral mass.

Front

What is the role of the mantle in mollusks?

Back

The mantle covers the internal organs and secretes the shell.