Phylum Mollusca Flashcard

Front

What class do pond snails and land slugs belong to?

Back

Gastropods

Front

What is the phylum that includes clams and squids?

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Mollusca

Front

What class do clams belong to?

Back

Bivalvia

Front

How do squids move?

Back

Jet-propulsion

Front

What is the function of the foot in clams?

Back

The foot is used for burrowing and movement.

Front

What are the two main body parts of a mollusk?

Back

The visceral mass and the mantle.

Front

What is the mantle in mollusks?

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A significant part of the mollusk's anatomy that secretes the shell.

Front

What are siphons in bivalves?

Back

Tube-like structures used for feeding and respiration.

Front

What is the primary feeding method of bivalves?

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Filter feeding.

Front

What are the arms of a squid used for?

Back

Grasping and manipulating prey.