How is the nervous system of molluscs organized?

1.	How is the nervous system of molluscs organized?
Answer» Molluscs have well-developed sensory structures. It is accepted that cephalopods, like octopus and squid, have eyes with image formation. Snails have antennae and a pair of welldefined eyes. Bivalves do not present eyes but they have photosensitive and tactile cells. Cephalization is evident in molluscs and neurons concentrate in a ganglial pattern.

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Molluscs have well-developed sensory structures. It is accepted that cephalopods, like octopus and squid, have eyes with image formation. Snails have antennae and a pair of welldefined eyes. Bivalves do not present eyes but they have photosensitive and tactile cells.

Cephalization is evident in molluscs and neurons concentrate in a ganglial pattern.

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How is the nervous system of molluscs organized?

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