Meet the Mollusks 4 Identifying Mollusks 6 Bivalves 10 Gastropods 12 Cephalopods 14 Where Mollusks Live 16 Mollusks in Ecosystems 18 Life Cycle of a Mollusk 20 Feeding Habits 22 Humans and Mollusks 24 Mollusks at Risk 26 Making a Mollusk-Friendly World 28 Glossary 30 For More Information 31 Index 32 CONTENTS
Our planet is home to millions of creatures From sea turtles to snakes to snow leopards Earth’s habitats are filled with animals that are interesting and diverse including mollusks There are many fascinating animals within the group of mollusks Mollusks share many things in MEET THE MOLLUSKS This coconut octopus is just one of the many mollusks that call Earth home 4
What Are Mollusks?
Learn about the unique contribution oysters, squid, and slugs, all of which are different classes of mollusks, make to their habitats.
