Question
A snail secretes a shell from a fold of tissue covering the visceral mass. The best answer is:
Correct Answer: D
mantle
The mantle is a key molluscan feature. It covers the visceral mass and often secretes the shell; the space between mantle and body forms the mantle cavity. This MCQ belongs to the Mollusca topic in Animal Diversity-I and is written to test concept understanding rather than memorized wording.
The mantle is a key molluscan feature. It covers the visceral mass and often secretes the shell; the space between mantle and body forms the mantle cavity. This MCQ belongs to the Mollusca topic in Animal Diversity-I and is written to test concept understanding rather than memorized wording.
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