In mollusks,the folds of tissue that arise from the dorsal body wall and enclose a cavity surrounding the visceral mass are called the
A)foot.
B)mantle.
C)nephridia.
D)radula.
E)lophophorE.

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The mantle is a fold of tissue that arises from the dorsal body wall of mollusks and encloses a cavity known as the mantle cavity, which surrounds the visceral mass. The mantle cavity serves various functions, including respiration, excretion, and discharge of gametes, depending on the species.

In Mollusks,the Folds of Tissue That Arise from the Dorsal