A mollusc previously used as currency is

Turbinella

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Dentalium

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Pila

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Cypraea

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Solution

The correct option is D Cypraea
A mollusc previously used as currency is Cypraea. Earlier, different shells were used as coins in different parts of the world. Cowrie shell (Cypraea moneta) had a huge international demand was used as Chinese currency three thousand years ago. It was used as means of exchange in India.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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