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Molluscs are generally regarded members of the Lophotrochozoa, a group defined by having trochophore larvae and, in the case of living Lophophorata, a feeding structure called a lophophore. The other members of the Lophotrochozoa are the annelid worms and seven marine phyla.
- What family does the molluscs belong to?
- What are molluscs related to?
- Which of the following belong to phylum Mollusca?
What family does the molluscs belong to?
Classes in Phylum Mollusca
Phylum Mollusca is a very diverse (85,000 species ) group of mostly marine species, with a dramatic variety of form. This phylum can be segregated into seven classes: Aplacophora, Monoplacophora, Polyplacophora, Bivalvia, Gastropoda, Cephalopoda, and Scaphopoda.
What are molluscs related to?
Mollusks are probably most closely related to organisms in the phylum Annelida, also known as segmented worms. This phylum includes the earthworm and leech. Scientists believe these two groups are related because, when they are in the early stage of development, they look very similar.
Which of the following belong to phylum Mollusca?
The animals belonging to the phylum Mollusca are apple snail, pearl oyster, devil fish, tusk shell, etc.
