Macca
08-13-2006, 06:31 PM
Other Molluscs refers to slugs, conch, snails, clams etc..
The phylum Mollusc comprises snails and slugs, shells and cephalopods like octopus and squid. With more than 150,000 species they are one of the largest phylums in the animal kingdom. Molluscs are characterized by a muscular mantle, a tooth-covered rasping tongue and a muscular foot, which may be modified for diverse uses. Most types possess a shell of calcium carbonate that is secreted throughout the lifespan. However, many molluscs and some cephalopods have lost their shells entirely or it is much reduced. A well-developed set of gills used for respiration is another characteristic of most marine molluscs.
Please post your Questions / Links below regarding other Molluscs.
The phylum Mollusc comprises snails and slugs, shells and cephalopods like octopus and squid. With more than 150,000 species they are one of the largest phylums in the animal kingdom. Molluscs are characterized by a muscular mantle, a tooth-covered rasping tongue and a muscular foot, which may be modified for diverse uses. Most types possess a shell of calcium carbonate that is secreted throughout the lifespan. However, many molluscs and some cephalopods have lost their shells entirely or it is much reduced. A well-developed set of gills used for respiration is another characteristic of most marine molluscs.
Please post your Questions / Links below regarding other Molluscs.