Mollusc/ˈmɑːləsk/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Not All Soft Some molluscs, like octopuses, don't have a hard shell but are still molluscs. Despite lacking a shell, an octopus is a fascinating mollusc. Pro Tip 2/3Diverse Habitats Molluscs can live in various habitats, from oceans to gardens. The garden snail, a common land mollusc, enjoys damp environments. Pro Tip 3/3Mollusc Sizes Molluscs vary in size from tiny snails to giant squids. Giant squids are among the largest molluscs in the ocean.