In which phylum is the body covered by a calcareous shell and unsegmented with a distinct head, muscular foot, and visceral hump?
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Correct answer: Mollusca
These are the diagnostic features of Phylum Mollusca. The visceral hump is covered by a soft and spongy layer of skin called the mantle.
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