Osphradium of Pila/molluscs is

Chemoreceptor

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Photoreceptor

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Tangoreceptor

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Phonoreceptor

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Solution

The correct option is D Chemoreceptor
Osphradium is an olfactory organ present in certain molluscs/Pila. It is linked with the respiration organ. It is a chemoreceptor. It is located near the left nuchal opening. It sense the incoming water for silt and possible food particles. It is found in cone snails.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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