Definitions
- Referring to a type of invertebrate animal with a soft body, often protected by a hard shell. - Talking about marine or freshwater animals such as snails, clams, and octopuses. - Describing a group of animals that have a muscular foot for movement and a mantle that secretes a shell.
- Referring to a type of mollusk with a single, coiled shell or no shell at all. - Talking about marine or terrestrial animals such as snails, slugs, and limpets. - Describing a group of animals that move using a muscular foot and have a distinct head with sensory organs.
List of Similarities
- 1Both molluscs and gastropods are types of invertebrate animals.
- 2Both have a soft body and a muscular foot for movement.
- 3Both can be found in marine and freshwater environments.
- 4Both are part of the same phylum, Mollusca.
What is the difference?
- 1Shell: Molluscs can have a variety of shell types, while gastropods have a single, coiled shell or no shell at all.
- 2Movement: Gastropods move using a distinct head with sensory organs, while molluscs move using a muscular foot.
- 3Habitat: Gastropods can be found in both marine and terrestrial environments, while molluscs are primarily found in marine and freshwater environments.
- 4Size: Molluscs can range in size from microscopic to very large, while gastropods are generally smaller in size.
- 5Species: Gastropods are a specific type of mollusc, while molluscs encompass a wider range of species.
Remember this!
Mollusc and gastropod are both types of invertebrate animals that have a soft body and a muscular foot for movement. However, the main difference between them is that gastropods are a specific type of mollusc that have a single, coiled shell or no shell at all, and move using a distinct head with sensory organs. Molluscs can have a variety of shell types and move using a muscular foot. Additionally, gastropods can be found in both marine and terrestrial environments, while molluscs are primarily found in marine and freshwater environments.
