Mollusca

[ muh-luhs-kuh ]

noun

1. the phylum comprising the mollusks.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Mollusca¹

1790–1800; < New Latin, neuter plural of Latin molluscus soft; akin to mollis soft

Example Sentences

Very soon afterwards a mollusca had been captured, and placed in a tub filled with sea water.

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They are covered with large quantities of mollusca, which are also abundant in the sea in their vicinity.

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Gould states that this Cape "has Hitler proved a barrier to the migrations of many species of Mollusca."

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In the Mollusca circle two classes are still wanting to complete the quinary arrangement of that sub-kingdom.

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One bird (Mimus hillii), two fishes and four mollusca, three being Jamaican, were named after Hill.

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