Gastropoda MCQs December 4, 2025September 30, 2024 by u930973931_answers 30 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/30 Subscribe 1. Which of the following is the largest class within the phylum Mollusca? (A) Gastropoda (B) Cephalopoda (C) Bivalvia (D) Polyplacophora 2. Gastropods are characterized by which of the following features? (A) Single, usually spiraled shell (B) Two shells (C) Lack of shell (D) Radula 3. What type of symmetry do adult gastropods typically exhibit? (A) Bilateral symmetry (B) Radial symmetry (C) None of the above (D) Asymmetry 4. The process of torsion in gastropods results in: (A) A twisting of the body (B) A bilateral body plan (C) Loss of the shell (D) Development of a foot 5. What is the primary feeding structure in gastropods? (A) Jaws (B) Beak (C) Tentacles (D) Radula 6. Which of the following is NOT a common habitat for gastropods? (A) Marine (B) Freshwater (C) Aerial (D) Terrestrial 7. Which of the following is a well-known marine gastropod? (A) Clam (B) Oysters (C) Squid (D) Snail 8. Some gastropods, like cone snails, possess which type of specialized structure? (A) Chromatophores (B) Venomous radula (C) Filter-feeding gills (D) Foot 9. What is the primary mode of locomotion for gastropods? (A) Jet propulsion (B) Swimming (C) Crawling using the foot (D) Burrowing 10. Which of the following is a notable characteristic of the class Gastropoda? (A) Segmentation (B) A hard exoskeleton (C) Jointed appendages (D) Spiral shell development 11. Which gastropod is known for its bright colors and toxicity? (A) Nudibranch (B) Slug (C) Apple snail (D) Garden snail 12. What is the primary reproductive strategy of most gastropods? (A) Asexual reproduction (B) Budding (C) Sexual reproduction (D) Fragmentation 13. The term "operculum" refers to: (A) The gill structure (B) A protective cover for the shell opening (C) The feeding organ (D) The eye stalks 14. Which of the following adaptations helps aquatic gastropods breathe underwater? (A) Lungs (B) Gills (C) Skin respiration (D) Spiracles 15. What is the primary diet of most gastropods? (A) Detritus (B) Algae and plant material (C) Other mollusks (D) Microorganisms 16. The body of gastropods is divided into which three main parts? (A) Head, mantle, and foot (B) Head, foot, and shell (C) Head, shell, and gills (D) Foot, mantle, and digestive tract 17. Which of the following types of gastropods are known for their lack of a shell? (A) Snails (B) Slugs (C) Conchs (D) Scallops 18. The internal shell structure of a cuttlefish is known as: (A) Radula (B) Cuttlebone (C) Operculum (D) Mantle 19. Which of the following is an adaptation for protection in many gastropods? (A) All of the above (B) Shell (C) Toxic secretions (D) Camouflage 20. What structure in gastropods is responsible for producing mucus to aid in movement? (A) Mantle (B) Radula (C) Foot (D) Gills 21. Which of the following is a method by which some gastropods can escape predation? (A) Fast swimming (B) Releasing toxins (C) Burrowing (D) All of the above 22. What feature is unique to the class Gastropoda compared to other mollusks? (A) Possession of a shell (B) Use of siphons (C) Torsion (D) Presence of gills 23. Which gastropod is known for its ability to survive in extreme environments, including intertidal zones? (A) Sea slug (B) Cowrie (C) Limpet (D) Conch 24. What is the primary predator of many gastropods? (A) Fish (B) Crustaceans (C) Birds (D) All of the above 25. The term "herbivorous" in the context of gastropods means they primarily feed on: (A) Other animals (B) Detritus (C) Fungi (D) Plants 26. Gastropods are known to have what type of circulatory system? (A) Open circulatory system (B) Closed circulatory system (C) No circulatory system (D) Simple diffusion 27. What type of gas exchange occurs in aquatic gastropods? (A) Through skin (B) Siphons (C) Lungs (D) Gills 28. Which of the following adaptations allows some gastropods to thrive in dry environments? (A) Ability to burrow (B) Shell structure (C) All of the above (D) Mucus production 29. The eye structures of gastropods can vary significantly; some have: (A) All of the above (B) Simple eyes (C) No eyes (D) Compound eyes 30. The main purpose of the gastropod's shell is to: (A) Protect against predators and environmental hazards (B) Provide buoyancy (C) Assist in locomotion (D) Aid in reproduction