Brief Description:
What do squid, mussels, and snails have in common? They’re all molluscs! Through scientific observations and squid dissection, students discover the special characteristics of the phylum Mollusca, as well as the adaptations that squid use to eat, move, and protect themselves from predators.

Type of Program/Resource: Field Trips, Hands-On Activities, Exhibits
Subject Area Focus: Environmental Science, Biology, Earth Science, Marine Science, Zoology
Grade Level: K-6
Audience: Teachers, Students
Related to CA Science Standard(s):
4-Life, 5-Life, 6-Life,
Contact Name: Education Reservations Office
Phone: (858) 534-7336
E-Mail Address: eduman@aqua.ucsd.edu
Home Page Address: aquarium.ucsd.edu

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Organization Providing This Resource:
Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography