Phylum Mollusca - Review

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What is a characteristic of bivalves?

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Bivalves are known for filter feeding.

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Which of the following is NOT a gastropod?

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Chiton is not a gastropod; it is a type of mollusk.

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Mollusks are classified as ____ based on embryonic development.

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Mollusks are classified as Protostomes.

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How do bivalves feed?

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Bivalves feed by filtering water through their gills.

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Which is NOT an example of a bivalve?

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Squid is not a bivalve; it is a cephalopod.

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What is the main feeding structure in gastropods?

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The radula is the main feeding structure in gastropods.

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What are the three main classes of Phylum Mollusca?

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The three main classes are Gastropoda, Bivalvia, and Cephalopoda.

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What is the function of the mantle in mollusks?

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The mantle secretes the shell and is involved in respiration.

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What type of symmetry do mollusks exhibit?

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Mollusks exhibit bilateral symmetry.

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What is the role of the siphon in bivalves?

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The siphon helps in the intake and expulsion of water for feeding and respiration.