Meaning of the word mollusks in English

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mollusks

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, and usually have an external shell.

Example:
The tide pools were teeming with various types of mollusks.
Some mollusks, like oysters and mussels, are popular seafood.
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