Mollusks Flashcards
1
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What does mollusca stand for?
A
Soft
2
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What are 5 general characteristics of Mollusks?
A
- Eucoelomate
- Protostome
- Schizocoelous
- Spiral cleavage
- Not segmented (metameric)
3
Q
What is cleavage?
A
The splitting of cells
4
Q
What are the 3 trophic roles of Mollusca?
A
- Herbivores
- Detritivores
- Carnivores
5
Q
What is the common method of feeding for clams?
A
Filter feeding
6
Q
What is the common method of feeding for snails?
A
Grazing/scraping of algae (biofilm)
7
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What is the common method of feeding for larger Gastropods?
A
Grazing macro algae and plants
8
Q
FITB: Mollusks are ________ predators
A
Ambush
9
Q
The mantle
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10
Q
Mollusks are both _______ and ________ when it comes to sexual reproduction
A
- Dioecious
- Monoecious
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