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A row of tiny teeth found in gastropods and cephalopods is called?
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∙ 12y ago
I believe you're referring to a structure called a Radula.
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Mollusks except for the filter feeding bivalves have a specialized feeding organ known as the?
radula. The radula is a tongue-like organ equipped with rows of small, chitinous teeth that are used to scrape or rasp food particles off surfaces. It is primarily found in gastropods such as snails and slugs, but is also present in other mollusk groups like chitons and some cephalopods.
Are among most widespread paleozoic fossils?
There are alot of widespread fossil organisms from the Paleozoic; -Brachiopods -Bryozoa -Trilobites -Corals -Crinoids -Gastropods -Nautaloids/Cephalopods -Ostracods -Scolecodonts Once you get to devonian you may be able to find shark teeth. After the Carboniferous, You can find plants, insects, and (rarely) reptiles. Hope this helped!
What are the most widespread paleozoic fossils?
There are alot of widespread fossil organisms from the Paleozoic; -Brachiopods -Bryozoa -Trilobites -Corals -Crinoids -Gastropods -Nautaloids/Cephalopods -Ostracods -Scolecodonts Once you get to devonian you may be able to find shark teeth. After the Carboniferous, You can find plants, insects, and (rarely) reptiles. Hope this helped!
What parasites are found on the teeth of crocodiles?
It is unknown of the type of parasites that are found on the teeth. The parasites could be from food that has been rotting between the teeth. Birds that are called a plover.
A gastropods radula enables it to do what?
The radula is a tongue-like organ with rows of teeth that work like files. It is used for scraping and tearing food.
Where at in your mouth are cavities found?
In your mouth cavities are found in your teeth if you do not look after them properly, these are called 'dental cares'.
How do gastropods reproduce?
Gastropods obtain food by crawling around and looking for it. When they find it, they use their radula (sharp teeth-like structures that rotate) to scrape food off of things. For example, if a gastropod finds some algae on a rock, they will use radula to scrape the algae off the rock. Gastropods do not chew they scrape things off and digest it.
Where dentine found in the teeth?
dentine is found in the teeth
What kind of microorganisms live on your teeth?
Bacteria found in groups called biofilms are found on the teeth. Upward of 300 different species of bacteria can inhabit the biofilms that form dental plaque.
What are your pointy teeth called?
The pointy teeth in the mouth are named "Canines" and are common among mammals, usually being enlarged in carnivores. Canine teeth can be found between the incisors and premolar teeth in mammals.
What element is found in your teeth?
The element is found in your teeth is Calcium.
Where is dentine found?
Dentin is a material found in teeth. The dentin material found in teeth is just under the layer of enamel.
