Chapter 11, Problem 8SA

Summary Introduction

To review:

To identify the specialized tongue in mollusks and its function.

Introduction:

Mollusks are protostome invertebrates that do not molt. They are the second most diverse phylum of animals and include snails and slugs, Clams and oysters, and squids and octopuses. Most mollusks have a shell for protection and a mantle of tissue that wraps around their body.