Asked by Morgan Bradley on May 11, 2024
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all have a hinged, two part shell
A) gastropods
B) bivalves
C) cephalopods
D) all mollusk groups
Hinged Shell
A shell structure composed of two parts connected by a flexible hinge, allowing the shell to open and close, commonly seen in bivalves like clams and oysters.
Bivalves
Aquatic molluscs that have a shell divided into two hinged parts, such as clams, oysters, mussels, and scallops.
- Determine the main divisions of mollusks and their characteristic qualities.
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HG
Hilal GökselMay 15, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Only the bivalve mollusk group has a hinged, two part shell.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the main divisions of mollusks and their characteristic qualities.