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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.

Synonyms

  • Shellfish
  • Mollusk

Hypernyms

  • Invertebrate

Hyponyms

  • Gastropod
  • Bivalve
  • Scaphopod
  • Lamellibranch
  • Chiton
  • Sea Cradle
  • Polyplacophore
  • Cephalopod
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