Question

Within their environments, mollusks can be .

Select all that apply

carnivores

detritivores

herbivores

scavengers

Answer 1

All of them — mollusks can be carnivores, detritivores, herbivores, and scavengers.

- Carnivores: cephalopods (octopus, squid) and predatory gastropods (cone snails, whelks).
- Herbivores: many gastropods (land and marine snails, limpets) graze on algae or plants.
- Detritivores: some gastropods and bivalves consume decomposing organic matter.
- Scavengers: certain snails and whelks feed on dead animals.