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

The key to the exhibition, according the gallery, is knowing that Alexa also responded to Ms. Baga using the name “Mollusca.”

From New York Times

As Mark Siddall, curator of the Annelida and Mollusca collections, opens the tank with the help of others, he warns us to take a step back.

From The Verge

The octopus’s position in the Mollusca phylum illustrates evolution at its most spectacular, Hochner says.

From Nature

Scientists recognize eight major phyla to describe most common animals: Porifera, Cnidaria, Platyhelminthes, Annelida, Mollusca, Arthropoda, Echinodermata and Chordata.

From Scientific American

Rather, it belongs to the phylum Mollusca, along with the squid, octopus, clam and snail.

From Washington Post