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Bivalves lack a radula because they have evolved a different feeding mechanism suited to their filter-feeding lifestyle. Instead of using a radula to scrape food from surfaces, bivalves siphon water through their gills, trapping plankton and organic particles for nourishment. This adaptation allows them to efficiently extract food from the water column rather than from substrates, reflecting their ecological niche and lifestyle.
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In what group is the clams and scallops classified?
They are classified as Bivalves, however that is just the class
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mariah carey-dont know mariah carey-dont know
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i dont knkow i dont knkow
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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 do bivalves lack that other classes have?
other molluscs have a radula which is lost in the bivalves, they also have a reduced head and nervous system. most are also lamellibranchs (filter feeders) which is why they have lost the radula (used for rasping plant life by herbivores such as the gastropods).
Class without the radula in molluscs?
One class of molluscs that lacks a radula is the Bivalvia, which includes clams, mussels, and scallops. Instead of a radula, these organisms have two shells that they use to filter feed. They do not require a radula for scraping or grazing on food sources like other molluscs.
Flexible ribbon of tiny teeth in a mollusks?
The buccal cavity, at the anterior of the mollusc, contains a radula (lost in bivalves) - a ribbon of teeth supported by an odontophore, a muscular structure. The radula is generally used for feeding.
What do bivalves look like?
Bivalves are mollusks with two hinged shells that they can close for protection. They come in various shapes and sizes, and their shells can have different colors and patterns. Bivalves do not have a distinct head or radula but have a muscular foot for movement and feeding.
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.
Do oysters have a radula?
No. Oysters do not have a radula
What do univalve mollusks feed on?
The Mollusca are a LARGE phylum of invertebrate animals which includes Bivalves (which filter feed), Gastropods (which have radulae and even some with poison harpoons), Cephalopods, Squid and Octopus (Which have beaks and arms with suckers and hooks), Aplacophora (some of which are parasites). There are probably more ways in which mollusca have found to fee than has been mentioned here but his answer gives you an appreciation of the range of methods that have evolved.
What is the scientific name for bivalves?
Bivalvia is the scientific name for the bivalves.
What mollusk group are suspension feeders?
bivalves
Why are bivalves called bivalves?
It has two valves, hence bi....
Do cephalopods have a radula?
Yes they do
