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 what is meant by visceral hump?

Visceral hump is the main body part of molluscs which secrete a glandular foldcalled mantle. The space between the visceral hump and the mantle is called mantle cavity which has gills attached  for respiration. 

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The visceral hump, which is the main body, contains most of the organs, including a complete digestive and excretory tract as well as the reproductive organs. The visceral hump also includes the two external flaps of tissue, which are known as the mantle.

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