Mollusca
Definition
- Noun:
- A large phylum of invertebrate animals: "Mollusca" is the scientific name for a major division of the animal kingdom, comprising soft-bodied animals, most of which secrete a hard shell made of calcium carbonate.
- The mollusks collectively: The term refers to all the animals belonging to this phylum as a group.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The phylum Mollusca includes snails, clams, and octopuses.
- Marine biologists study the diversity within Mollusca.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: Used formally in biological classification.
- The specimen was classified under Mollusca.
Variants and Related Words
- Mollusk (noun): An individual animal belonging to the phylum Mollusca.
- A snail is a common mollusk.
- Molluscan (adjective): Relating to or characteristic of mollusks.
- The molluscan shell was beautifully patterned.
Synonyms
- Shellfish (Note: This is a common but imprecise synonym, as it typically refers to edible aquatic mollusks and crustaceans, not all Mollusca.)
Different Meanings
- This term is primarily used in a strict biological/zoological context and does not have common idiomatic or figurative meanings.
Noun
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gastropods; bivalves; cephalopods; chitons
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