Match the mollusc taxa to their respective orders.
Mollusc taxa Order
I Cone snails P Bivalve
II Octopuses Q Gastropod
III Giant clams R Cephalopod
IV Squids

Question

Match the mollusc taxa to their respective orders.Mollusc taxaOrderICone snailsPBivalveIIOctopusesQGastropodIIIGiant clamsRCephalopodIVSquids

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Mollusc Taxa to Order Matching

This question requires matching specific mollusc taxa to their correct biological orders. Understanding the defining characteristics of each mollusc group is key to solving this.

Matching Mollusc Taxa and Orders

Let's analyze each taxon:

Cone snails (I): These are marine snails, which are characterized by a single shell (often coiled) and belong to the class Gastropoda. Thus, I matches with Q (Gastropod).
Octopuses (II): Octopuses are marine animals with eight arms and are known for their intelligence. They belong to the class Cephalopoda. Thus, II matches with R (Cephalopod).
Giant clams (III): Clams are filter feeders enclosed within two hinged shells. This characteristic places them in the class Bivalvia. Thus, III matches with P (Bivalve).
Squids (IV): Squids, like octopuses, possess tentacles and are highly mobile marine molluscs. They also belong to the class Cephalopoda. Thus, IV matches with R (Cephalopod).