Which term describes a shell valve in mollusks?

Which term describes a shell valve in mollusks?

• A. Sea Grass
• B. Zooplankton
• C. Valve
• D. Animal

Answer: (C)

In mollusks, the shell is made up of pieces called valves, with each half of the shell being a valve. This term specifically names one half of a hinged shell, which is why it’s used to describe a shell valve. Sea Grass is a plant, Zooplankton are drifting animals, and Animal is too broad to describe a shell component—only valve refers to the shell piece itself.

In mollusks, the shell is made up of pieces called valves, with each half of the shell being a valve. This term specifically names one half of a hinged shell, which is why it’s used to describe a shell valve. Sea Grass is a plant, Zooplankton are drifting animals, and Animal is too broad to describe a shell component—only valve refers to the shell piece itself.