Phylum Mollusca Lecture 9: Marine Ecology
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What is the main focus of Phylum Mollusca?

  • Forming an important part of the ecosystem (correct)
  • Living in terrestrial regions
  • Producing pearls
  • Being covered by a hard exoskeleton
  • Which of the following animals belongs to Phylum Mollusca?

  • Octopus (correct)
  • Butterfly
  • Crocodile
  • Lion
  • What distinguishes many organisms belonging to Phylum Mollusca?

  • Living only in terrestrial regions
  • Having a hard exoskeleton
  • Being covered by feathers
  • Having a calciferous shell (correct)
  • In what regions can organisms belonging to Phylum Mollusca be found?

    <p>Both in terrestrial regions and in the depths of the seas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a notable characteristic of Molluscs with shells?

    <p>Producing pearls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an additional use of some Molluscs aside from being part of the ecosystem?

    <p>Being eaten by humans in different regions of the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the size range of molluscan animals?

    <p>1 millimetre to 20 metres</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a class of extant mollusks?

    <p>Oligoplacophora</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of a radula in molluscan animals?

    <p>Feeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the organ system grade of organization exhibited by molluscs?

    <p>Organ system level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of pearls obtained from molluscs?

    <p>From the mantle and shell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which habitats can molluscan animals be found?

    <p>Both aquatic and terrestrial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of bivalve mollusks as bioindicators?

    <p>Indicate pollution levels in water bodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a haemocoel in molluscan animals?

    <p>Blood circulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do natural pearls form in molluscs?

    <p>Small foreign object gets stuck between mantle and shell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which class of molluscs includes snails?

    <p>Gastropoda</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of ctenidia in molluscan animals?

    <p>Respiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of circulatory system do molluscan animals possess?

    <p>Open circulatory system</p> Signup and view all the answers

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