The Mollusks Are a Very Diverse Group Morphologically, but They

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Essay

The mollusks are a very diverse group morphologically, but they share three common morphological traits.Describe these traits, their functions, and modifications in different groups of mollusks.

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Definitions:

Ovary

An organ in females that produces eggs or ova, found in pairs in humans and other vertebrates.

Legumes

A group of plants, including beans and peas, known for their ability to fix nitrogen from the atmosphere into the soil in a form that plants can use as a nutrient.

Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria

are microorganisms capable of converting atmospheric nitrogen into a form that can be used by plants as a nutrient.

Simple Fruits

Fruits that develop from a single ovary of one flower and can be either fleshy, like cherries and tomatoes, or dry, like nuts and grains.