A pearl oyster secretes pearls to ...................

Regenerate injured parts

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Protect itself against invading parasite

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Harden its mantle cavity

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Isolate damaged tissues of the body

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Solution

The correct option is B Protect itself against invading parasite
The pearl is secreted by nacreous layer of pearl oyster as a protection against foreign body such as parasite or a sand particle.

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