Studying this phylum outside of Paris inspired Jean-Baptiste Lamarck's theory of evolution of acquired traits. The anatomy of this phylum contains a dorsal body wall that can excrete a calcium carbonate protective layer. In addition to a "mantle," all organisms in this phylu
Studying this phylum outside of Paris inspired Jean-Baptiste Lamarck's theory of evolution of acquired traits. The anatomy of this phylum contains a dorsal body wall that can excrete a calcium carbonate protective layer. In addition to a "mantle," all organisms in this phylum contain a structure that facilitates motility, called a (*) "foot." The "bivalve" organisms of this phylum typically excrete shells. For 10 points, name this largest marine animal phylum that contains classes of gastropods and cephalopods, and whose members include squids and clams.
Studying this phylum outside of Paris inspired Jean-Baptiste Lamarck's theory of evolution of acquired traits.
{mollusca} [or {molluscs}]