Multiple choice

Which of the following Molluscs is cultured in water for producing pearls in India?

  1. Pinctada

  2. Heliotis

  3. Anodonta

  4. Mytilus
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Explanation

Pinctada is the genus of pearl oysters that are commercially cultured in India for pearl production. These marine bivalve molluscs deposit layers of nacre around foreign particles, forming pearls. The other options are incorrect: Heliotis (abalone), Anodonta (freshwater mussel), and Mytilus (marine mussel) are not used for pearl culture.

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