mollusk

/ˈmɒləsk, ˈmɒləsk/

Definitions

1. noun

any animal that belongs to the phylum Mollusca, typically having a soft, unsegmented body, often protected by a shell, and usually living in water.

“The marine biologist studied the diverse species of mollusks in the ocean.”

Synonyms

  • cephalopod
  • shellfish

Antonyms

  • vertebrate