Q. In Mollusca, the osphradium has function of
A) Reproduction
B) Respiration
C) Testing physical and chemical qualities of food
D) Excretion
Explanation
Osphradium is a sense organ in mollusc which acts as chemoreceptor. It is present at the base of gills, on the ventral surface of posterior adductor muscle. Osphradium is used to test physical and chemical qualities of food.
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