Mantle in molluscs is present over which of the following regions?
Correct answer: C. Dorsal visceral foot
- A. Head
- B. Dorsal muscular foot
- C. Dorsal visceral foot
- D. Both A and B
Explanation
Correct option is C. The mantle in molluscs is the dorsal body wall that hides the visceral body part. The flaps are protruding mantle out of its body. The epidermis of the mantle secretes calcium carbonate and conchiolin in many species of molluscs.
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