Which structure in Molluscs is responsible for secreting the calcareous shell?
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Correct answer: Mantle tissue
The mantle is a specialized layer of tissue that drapes over the visceral mass and lines the inner surface of the shell. Its epithelial cells secrete calcium carbonate and conchiolin in layers, building and maintaining the protective shell in gastropods, bivalves, and cephalopods.
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