Molluscs These remarkable animals come in various shapes and sizes and live all over the world

MOLLUSCS are one of the most diverse groups in the animal kingdom. They include everything from simple sea creatures such as mussels to smart, adaptable predators such as the octopus. They’re found all over the world on land, lakes and in the ocean.

Molluscs appeared about 500 million years ago and more than 80 000 species have been identified. They can range in size from the 18m-long giant squid) to the 0,7mm dwarf snail of Borneo.