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a soft spongy layer of skin forms a mantle over the visceral hump explain

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Visceral hump or visceral mass is found in gastropods that holds the digestive, excretory, reproductive and respiratory systems. The soft spongy layer of skin forms a cavity in visceral hump also known as mantle. The upper surface of the mantle cavity serves a respiratory function.

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