+The mantle is a crucial [Organ](/wiki/organ) forming the outer body wall in most [Mollusc](/wiki/mollusc) species. This fleshy layer often secretes the protective shell and encloses the visceral mass, facilitating respiration and feeding.
+## See also
+- [Mollusc](/wiki/mollusc)
+- [Shell](/wiki/shell)
+- [Body Plan](/wiki/body_plan)
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