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Mantle (Mollusca)
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Summary
The
Mantle in mollusks
is a significant
Anatomical feature
that plays a crucial role in
Shell Formation
, respiration, and excretion. It is a
Dorsal Body Wall
that covers the
Visceral Mass
and, in many species, secretes the
Calcium Carbonate
that
Forms the shell
.
Concepts
Calcium Carbonate Secretion
Visceral Mass
Shell Formation
Respiration In Mollusks
Excretion In Mollusks
Dorsal Body Wall
Mollusk Anatomy
Bivalve Shell Structure
Cephalopod Mantle Cavity
Gastropod Mantle Edge
Mollusca
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