mollusk
noun
Pronunciation: ˈmɒləsk
Definition
An invertebrate animal with a soft, unsegmented body, often protected by a hard calcium carbonate shell.
Examples
The tide pool was filled with various types of mollusk, including tiny snails and mussels.
Many species of mollusk are harvested for food in coastal communities around the world.
The fossilized remains of an ancient mollusk were discovered embedded in the limestone cliff.
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