Mollusc

usgb/ˈmɑːləsk/
noun

A type of animal with a soft body often protected by a hard shell.

Snails and octopuses are types of molluscs.
Visual representation of "mollusc" - A type of animal with a soft body often protected by a hard shell.

Often appears as...

  • marine molluscs
  • shell of a mollusc
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Not All Soft

Some molluscs, like octopuses, don't have a hard shell but are still molluscs.

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Despite lacking a shell, an octopus is a fascinating mollusc.
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Diverse Habitats

Molluscs can live in various habitats, from oceans to gardens.

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The garden snail, a common land mollusc, enjoys damp environments.
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Mollusc Sizes

Molluscs vary in size from tiny snails to giant squids.

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Giant squids are among the largest molluscs in the ocean.
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