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Pearls are harvested from

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Prawn
  2. Pila
  3. Tuna
  4. Oyster

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Oyster

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) Oyster šŸ“š Explanation: Pearls are beautiful, natural gemstones that are harvested from certain species of marine and freshwater mollusks, primarily oysters. They are formed as a defensive reaction when a tiny foreign irritant becomes trapped inside the mollusk's shell. The animal secretes layers of a crystalline substance called nacre around the irritant over several years, creating a smooth pearl. Cultured pearl farming has become a major commercial industry in coastal regions.