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Is the radula invoved in eating in the mollusks?
yes
What type of mollusk does not have a radula?
The radula (or some form of the radula) is found in all classes of mollusks except bivalves (organisms with two shells such as clams).
What is the scratchy tonguelike organ of many mollusks?
The scratchy tongue-like organ of many mollusks is the RADULA.
How do mollusks eat?
Mollusks eat through their mouth. They eat leaves and decaying matter.
A tonge like organ with rows of teeth?
mollusks have it, it's called the radula.
All mollusks possess which 3 features?
A mantel, a radula and a muscular foot.
What do mollusks use to scrape food off of rocks?
Mollusks use a specialized feeding structure called a radula to scrape food off rocks. The radula is a ribbon-like structure with rows of tiny, sharp teeth that they use to rasp and scrape algae and other food particles.
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.
What is the name of the structure that mollusks use for grasping food?
The structure that mollusks use to grasp food is called a foot. The scientific name of this appendage is the radula.
What is the function of a radula?
A radula is a feeding organ found in mollusks, such as snails and slugs. It is covered in tiny, chitinous teeth that are used to scrape, shred, or drill food before ingestion into the mouth. The radula's function is to help in the processing of food particles for digestion.
What A Mollusks Radula Is Covered With?
The radula (often compared to a tongue) is covered with spiny "teeth", sometimes razor sharp. These are used to either scrape algae (in herbivores) or to kill and eat prey.
What is a radule used for in some mollusks?
A radula is a feeding organ found in some mollusks, such as snails and slugs. It is covered in rows of tiny teeth that the mollusk uses to scrape food particles off surfaces or to pierce and tear food. The radula is positioned in the mouth and is a key adaptation for herbivorous or omnivorous mollusks to feed efficiently.
