Mollusc (Noun)
Meaning
Invertebrate having a soft unsegmented body usually enclosed in a shell.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The giant Pacific octopus is a large mollusc that can weigh up to 90 pounds.
- Freshly caught mussels are a popular dish in many seafood restaurants.
- A variety of molluscs are found in coral reefs, including sea slugs, snails, and clams.
- The cuttlefish is a highly intelligent mollusc that has been observed using tools.
- Conchs are large sea snails, a type of mollusc that can be found in tropical waters around the world.