Molluscs are the largest marine phylum, comprising about 23% of all the named marine organisms. They are highly diverse, not just in size and anatomical structure, but also in …

Dec 19, 2025 · Mollusks are found worldwide, but there is a preponderance of some groups in certain areas of the world.

Jul 17, 2025 · Mollusks or Molluscs are a group of soft-bodied invertebrates distributed across marine, freshwater, and terrestrial habitats. They belong to the phylum Mollusca, the second …

Discover the varied types of mollusks and their ecological roles in this article, from pearl-producing oysters to the unique sea butterfly and even the venomous blue-ringed octopuses. …

Mollusca is one of the most diverse groups of animals on the planet, with at least 50,000 living species (and more likely around 200,000). It includes such familiar organisms as snails, …

Mollusca is the group of animals that includes gastropods (snails, slugs, limpets etc), bivalves (clams, oysters, mussels etc), cephalopods (octopuses, nautiluses, squids etc), scaphopods …

Aug 14, 2025 · Mollusks (phylum Mollusca) are a vast and diverse group of invertebrate animals. This group includes familiar creatures like snails, clams, octopuses, and squids. They inhabit …