Meaning of the word molluscs in English

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molluscs

US /ˈmɑl.əsk/
UK /ˈmɒl.əsk/

Plural Noun

invertebrate animals, such as snails, clams, or octopuses, that have a soft unsegmented body and live in aquatic or damp habitats, typically with an external shell

Example:
Many marine molluscs are filter feeders, playing a crucial role in ocean ecosystems.
The study focused on the diversity of land molluscs in tropical forests.