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  • Mollusks are ecologically and economically vital invertebrates.
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  • Understanding these microbiomes is crucial for host health and ecosystem function.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize current literature on molluscan microbiomes.
  • To explore diversity, composition, functional roles, and ecological implications.
  • To identify knowledge gaps and propose future research directions.

Main Methods:

  • Scoping review of existing literature on gastropods, bivalves, and cephalopods.
  • Analysis of studies across terrestrial, freshwater, and marine environments.
  • Mapping factors influencing microbiome assembly using conceptual and graphical tools.

Main Results:

  • Identified dominant bacterial phyla (Proteobacteria, Bacteroidetes, Firmicutes).
  • Detailed microbiome variations across habitats, diets, tissues, and host taxa.
  • Highlighted roles in host functions (digestion, immunity, shell formation, pollutant degradation) and environmental adaptation.

Conclusions:

  • Molluscan microbiomes play significant roles in host fitness and ecosystem health.
  • Research applications exist in aquaculture, conservation, and biomonitoring.
  • Standardized methods and meta-omics are needed to address knowledge gaps and advance the field.