mollusca

/mɒˈlʊskə/

Definitions

1. noun

a class of invertebrate animals including oysters, squids, and octopuses, characterized by a soft, unsegmented body, often protected by a shell.

“The mollusca in the aquarium exhibit were fascinating to watch.”

Synonyms

  • invertebrate
  • mollusk

Antonyms

  • vertebrate