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Mollusca – Molluscs
As in similar groups the classification of the molluscs has changed and is arranged differently according to the source used. Here we show one of the currently used taxonomies. The list of orders and families doesn´t try to be complete but is following the homeopathic usage.
Gastropoda – Snails Class
Opisthobranchia Subclass
Nudibranchiales Order
Prosobranchia Subclass
Archaeogastropoda Order
Patellidae - Limpets Family
Mesogastropoda Order
Cypraeidae - Cowries Family
Neogastropoda Order
Conidae Family
Muricidae Family
Strombidae - Conches Family
Pulmonata Subclass
Stylommatomorpha Order
Arionidae - Slugs Family
Helicidae - Garden and Edible Snails Family
Bivalvia – Mussels Class
Heteroconchia Subclass
Veneroida Order
Cardiidae - Cockles Family
Veneridae - Clams Family
Pteriomorphia Subclass
Ostreoida Order
Ostreidae – Oysters Family
Pectinoida Order
Pectinidae – Scallops Family
Mytiloida Order
Mytilidae - Mussels Family
Pterioida Order
Cephalopoda – Cephalopods Class
Nautiloidea Subclass
Nautilida - Nautiloids Order
Ammonoidea Subclass
Ammonitida - Ammonites (fossil) Order
Coleoidea Subclass
Sepioidea – Cuttlefish Order
Sepiidae – Cuttlefish Family
Teuthoidea – Squids Order
Loliginidae Family
Onychoteuthidae Family
Octobrachia – Octopus Order
Octopodidae – Octopus Family
Belemnoidea - Belemnoids (fossil) Order