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What is the function of the mantle of a mollusk?

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∙ 8y ago
Updated: 10/9/2023

The function of a mantle on a mollusk is the same as the respiratory system in mammals. It is also part of the feeding structure in bivalves.

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What is the function of the mollusk mantle?

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