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What is the role of radula in molluscs?

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Role of radula

Radula or the rasping (feeding) organ is found in molluscs except the bivalves.

It is a horny, ribbon-like structure which is armed with transverse rows of chitinous teeth.

It is used for rasping food particles from the surface.

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