What are the characteristics and behaviors of different classes of mollusks?
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The question is discussing various classes of mollusks, including their physical characteristics and behaviors. It aims to outline the distinct features of several classes within this phylum, including Aplacophora, Monoplacophora, Polyplacophora, Bivalvia, Gastropoda, and Scaphopoda.
Answer
Mollusk classes include Aplacophora, Monoplacophora, Polyplacophora, Bivalvia, Gastropoda, and Scaphopoda, each with unique features.
The classes of mollusks have distinct characteristics: Aplacophora are worm-like without a shell; Monoplacophora have a single shell; Polyplacophora, or 'chitons', have eight dorsal plates; Bivalvia includes two-shelled mollusks like clams; Gastropoda have coiled shells and torsion; Scaphopoda have conical shells and tentacles.
Answer for screen readers
The classes of mollusks have distinct characteristics: Aplacophora are worm-like without a shell; Monoplacophora have a single shell; Polyplacophora, or 'chitons', have eight dorsal plates; Bivalvia includes two-shelled mollusks like clams; Gastropoda have coiled shells and torsion; Scaphopoda have conical shells and tentacles.
More Information
Mollusks are invertebrates and one of the most varied animal phyla, including over 85,000 species with different adaptations.
Sources
- Mollusks | Types, Characteristics & Examples - Lesson - Study.com - study.com
- Phylum Mollusca | manoa.hawaii.edu/ExploringOurFluidEarth - manoa.hawaii.edu
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