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atroni [7]
3 years ago
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How does the foot of a bivalve differ from the foot of a cephalopod, or the foot of a snail? In what ways do these differences r

eflect specific adaptations for each animal to its unique lifestyle?
Biology
1 answer:
stira [4]3 years ago
7 0

Answer:

Bivalve- Wedge shaped foot

Snail- Large and flat foot

Cephalopod- Foot is modified into siphon.

Explanation:

Molluscs are predominantly marine animals with a soft body,however,they are known to inhibit fresh water as well as terrestrial habitat.

They possess a *muscular foot*,which is used for *locomotion and anchorage*,they vary in shape and function depending on the type of mollusc.

MODIFICATION OF FOOT IN MOLLUSCS:

Bivalve- Foot is usually wedge shaped

Snail- Foot is large and flat

Cephalopod: Foot is modified int a siphon( a tube-like organ)

ADAPTATIONS OF FOOT IN MOLLUSCS

1)Bivalves have pointed retractable foot(wedge foot) that protrudes from the wheel and is adapted for *moving or burrowing*.

2)Snail have a mucus-laden muscular foot adaptation,that reflexes and contracts allowing movement(*crawling*) in water and terrestrial habitats

3)The foot of cephalopod is adapted for *moving* about by a kind of jet propulsion in water.

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