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mollusca

/mɒˈlʌskə/ noun · British & US
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What does mollusca mean?

noun

A large phylum of invertebrate animals including squid, octopuses, oysters, clams, snails, slugs, and squids, typically having a soft unsegmented body, often protected by a shell.

Example

"The mollusca exhibit at the aquarium featured a stunning array of colorful sea creatures."

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