A loose mantle is present over the body in

Echinoderms

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Mammals

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Platyhelminthee

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Molluscs

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Solution

The correct option is D Molluscs
A loose mantle is present over the body in Molluscs. It is a significant part of the body of molluscs. It is the dorsal body wall that covers the visceral mass of Molluscs. It secretes calcium carbonate and conchiolin. This results in the formation of a shell.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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