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Clams, octopuses, and snails are classified together in the same phylum, which is the phylum Mollusca. Are these animal groups also classified

together in one kingdom?
A. Yes. All phylum members are classified together in the same kingdom.
B. No. Every phylum member is classified into a different kingdom.
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C. Maybe. Some but not all phylum members are classified in the same kingdom.
D. Maybe. Kingdom and phylum are separate and unrelated taxa.

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Answer:

A. Yes. All phylum members are classified together in the same kingdom

Step-by-step explanation:

This because there are two broad classification of living organisms which are plants kingdom and animal kingdom which have several subdivisions under each. The phylum molluscs is under the animal kingdom because all the organism present under it are animals. The group consist of majorly eukaryotic, multicellular organisms that are heterotrophic in nature.

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