Mollusks Have Evolved a Variety of Defenses; Which Group Is

question 52

Multiple Choice

Mollusks have evolved a variety of defenses; which group is properly matched with its appropriate defensive strategy?

• A)Bivalves shelter their soft bodies inside a hard, hinged shell.
• B)Some nudibranchs advertise that they are poisonous with bright, highly visual coloration.
• C)Cephalopods can contract their mantle cavity and create a strong flow of water that can jet propel them to safety.
• D)all of the above

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Definitions:

Representational Ability

The cognitive skill to use symbols or signs to stand for objects, actions, or ideas, facilitating communication and abstract thinking.

Habituation

The process by which an individual becomes accustomed to a stimulus, leading to a decrease in response over time.

Visual-recognition Memory

The ability to remember and recognize previously encountered objects or individuals by sight.

Cross-modal Transference

The ability to transfer information acquired through one sensory modality to another.