Question

The light sensitive organs that detect movement in tulip snails are called

a. siphons
b. eyes
c. aperatures
d. a defensive stinging structure
e. none of the above

Answer 1

b. eyes

Step-by-step explanation:

Tulip snails do not have traditional eyes like humans or other animals. Instead, they have light-sensitive organs called siphons located on their head. These siphons can detect changes in light and shadow, allowing the snail to sense movement and avoid potential predators. When a shadow or movement is detected, the snail will withdraw into its shell and use its defensive stinging structure, called a siphonal canal, to protect itself. The aperture is the opening in the snail's shell, but it is not directly related to the snail's light-sensing abilities.