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
common yet there are also many differences between them Most mollusks live in water though some live on land Many mollusks have shells but some do not In fact some mollusks such as snails and squid seem too different to belong to the same group Millions of mollusks populate our planet They live in diverse environments all over the world Mollusks have certain characteristics that set them apart from other animals and each other Let’s dive into the world of mollusks to learn more about them Mollusks live in many different environments including rivers Habitats are places or type of places where a plant or animal naturally lives or grows Vocabulary 5
