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Pearl oyster is a mollusc, which belongs to class of

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Cephalopoda
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Pelecypoda
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Scaphpoda
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Gastropoda
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Solution

The correct option is B Pelecypoda
Pearl oysters are the most common source of natural pearls. A pearl is a hard object produced within the soft tissue specifically the mantle. A pearl is composed of calcium carbonate in minute crystalline form, which has been deposited in concentric layers. The shells are used in craftwork, and the manufacture of jewelry and buttons. It belongs to class Pelecypoda. Hence, option B is correct.

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