Which structure in a mollusk performs a similar function as an endoskeleton in an echinoderm?

The mantle is a tissue layer in many mollusks that secretes the shell, which supports and protects the animal. That makes it most similar in function to an echinoderm’s endoskeleton. The radula is used for feeding, while tube feet help with movement and gills perform gas exchange.

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