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Gastropods, Bivalves, Cephalopods
Mollusks Gastropods, Bivalves, Cephalopods
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Gastropods-Largest Group Bivalves-2 Shells
Examples: Snails and Slugs Bivalves-2 Shells Examples-Clams, Mussels, Scallops, etc. Cephalopods- Octopus and Squid Octopus-Most Intelligent Giant Squid-Largest Invertebrate
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Symmetry: ______ Body Plan: Soft body protected by shell
Mantle-Soft outer tissue Coelomate-Fluid Filled Body Cavity
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Feeding: Some are filter feeders (bivalves) Herbivores (snails)
Carnivores-Octopus and Squid Radula The radula is an anatomical structure that is used by mollusks for feeding, sometimes compared rather inaccurately to a tongue. It is a minutely toothed, ribbon, which is typically used for scraping or cutting food before the food enters the esophagus.
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Respiration/Circulation/Excretion
Most have an open circulatory system Visceral Mass contains internal organs Cephalopods-Closed Circulatory System What is the difference between an open and closed circulatory system?
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Response Help Monitor environmental conditions Camouflage
Aggressive behavior Ink
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Movement Burrow Slide Sessile Muscular Foot
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Reproduction All sexual reproduction Video
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