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MOLLUSC FAUNA [1 record]

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Record 1 2006-11-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mollusks, Echinoderms and Prochordates
  • Marine Biology
CONT

Australia has a very rich mollusc fauna. Molluscs usually have a shell, but not always. Most have a fleshy foot, all have gills. They include the chitons, gastropods, bivalves, and octopods.

OBS

mollusc fauna: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mollusques, échinodermes et procordés
  • Biologie marine
OBS

malacologie : Branche de la zoologie qui a pour objet l'étude des Mollusques.

OBS

faune malacologique : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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