Asked by megan shipley on Apr 26, 2024
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all are predators
A) gastropods
B) bivalves
C) cephalopods
D) all mollusk groups
Predators
Creatures that pursue, capture, and eat other beings for nourishment.
Cephalopods
A group of mollusks encompassing octopuses, squids, cuttlefish, and nautiluses, known for their bilateral symmetry of the body, distinct head, and multiple arms or tentacles.
- Pinpoint the key categories of mollusks and their singular features.
- Identify the ecological roles of marine predators.
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JA
Jeffrey AtkinsonApr 26, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Only cephalopods are exclusively predators, while gastropods and bivalves can also be herbivorous or filter feeders. The statement "all mollusk groups" is incorrect as not all mollusks are predators.
Learning Objectives
- Pinpoint the key categories of mollusks and their singular features.
- Identify the ecological roles of marine predators.