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mollusc respiratory system mollusc circulatory system mollusc shell nautilus

mollusc nervous system cultured pearls

What are some representatives of the phylum Mollusca?

Snails, octopuses, squids and oysters are examples of molluscs.

In which habitats do molluscs live?

Molluscs can be found in the sea, freshwater and in terrestrial environments.

What is the morphological feature of molluscs after which the phylum is named?

The word “mollusc” means “soft thing”. Molluscs have soft bodies and this feature explains the name of the phylum.

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