Most molluscs have an open circulatory system in which hemolymph moves through a hemocoel. Cephalopods are the major exception with a closed circulatory system. This MCQ belongs to the Mollusca topic in Animal Diversity-I and is written to test concept understanding rather than memorized wording.
Many molluscs and annelids have a trochophore larva, supporting evolutionary links among lophotrochozoan animals. It is a small ciliated larval stage. This MCQ belongs to the Mollusca topic in Animal Diversity-I and is written to test concept understanding rather than memorized wording.
Chitons belong to Polyplacophora and are recognized by eight dorsal shell plates. Their broad foot helps them attach firmly to rocky surfaces. This MCQ belongs to the Polyplacophora topic in Animal Diversity-I and is written to test concept understanding rather than memorized wording.
Cephalopods use jet propulsion by expelling water from the mantle cavity through the siphon or funnel. This allows rapid backward movement. This MCQ belongs to the Cephalopoda topic in Animal Diversity-I and is written to test concept understanding rather than memorized wording.
Cephalopods have a closed circulatory system, unlike most other molluscs. This supports high activity levels and rapid movement in squids, octopuses, and cuttlefish. This MCQ belongs to the Cephalopoda topic in Animal Diversity-I and is written to test concept understanding rather than memorized wording.
Cephalopods have a well-developed head, arms or tentacles, advanced eyes, and a complex nervous system. They are the most active molluscs. This MCQ belongs to the Cephalopoda topic in Animal Diversity-I and is written to test concept understanding rather than memorized wording.
Most bivalves are filter feeders. Their gills function in both gas exchange and food collection, while the radula is absent. This MCQ belongs to the Bivalvia topic in Animal Diversity-I and is written to test concept understanding rather than memorized wording.
Bivalves possess two shell valves joined dorsally by a hinge. They include clams, mussels, oysters, and scallops. This MCQ belongs to the Bivalvia topic in Animal Diversity-I and is written to test concept understanding rather than memorized wording.
Many gastropods develop asymmetry due to torsion and shell coiling. This makes their adult body plan different from the more bilaterally arranged ancestral condition. This MCQ belongs to the Gastropoda topic in Animal Diversity-I and is written to test concept understanding rather than memorized wording.
Torsion is a developmental process in gastropods where the visceral mass rotates about 180 degrees. It changes the position of the mantle cavity and associated openings. This MCQ belongs to the Gastropoda topic in Animal Diversity-I and is written to test concept understanding rather than memorized wording.
The mantle cavity is the space between mantle and visceral mass. It often houses gills and receives openings of digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems. This MCQ belongs to the Mollusca topic in Animal Diversity-I and is written to test concept understanding rather than memorized wording.
The visceral mass contains most internal organs of a mollusc. Together with the mantle and foot, it forms part of the typical molluscan body plan. This MCQ belongs to the Mollusca topic in Animal Diversity-I and is written to test concept understanding rather than memorized wording.