Mollusk (Noun)
Meaning
Invertebrate having a soft unsegmented body usually enclosed in a shell.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The beachcomber searched the shoreline for an assortment of shells left behind by the tide, marveling at the varied mollusk remains.
- Clams are a type of mollusk commonly used as bait in freshwater fishing.
- Scientists are working to protect the declining mollusk population in the coastal waters.
- She discovered a giant conch shell in the market, admiring the impressive mollusk that had once inhabited it.
- This underwater park is known for its stunning display of coral reefs, inhabited by thousands of different species of fish, mollusk, and crustacean.