Mollusca Flashcards
What is the feeding organ in molluscs called?
The feeding organ in molluscs is called the radula.
What are the sensory structures in the anterior head region of molluscs?
The anterior head region contains sensory tentacles.
What functions do the respiratory and excretory systems serve in molluscs?
Molluscs have respiratory and excretory functions.
What is the mantle cavity in molluscs?
The mantle cavity is the space between the visceral hump and the mantle.
What covers the body of molluscs?
The body of molluscs is covered by a calcareous shell.
What type of body symmetry do molluscs exhibit?
Molluscs exhibit bilateral symmetry.
What type of organization do molluscs have?
Molluscs are triploblastic and coelomate.
What is the muscular structure used for movement in molluscs?
The muscular foot is used for movement in molluscs.
What is the significance of the phylum Mollusca?
Mollusca is the second largest animal phylum.
In what environments can molluscs be found?
Molluscs can be found in marine or freshwater environments.
Kind of body ( mollusca)
Covered w calcareous shell
Unsegmented w distinct head muscular foot and visceral hump
Reproduction in mollusca
Dioecious
Oviparous
Development in mollusca
Indirect
Pila
Apple snail
Mollusca
Pinctada
Pearl oyster
