JAMB Biology 1998 Question 4

Question 4

Animal Kingdom

In snails, the hard calcareous shells are secreted by the

  1. A.radula
  2. B.ctenidium
  3. C.pneumostome
  4. D.mantle.
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Answer: D (mantle.)

Explanation

The mantle is the fold of tissue that lines the shell and secretes calcium carbonate to build it.