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What is a radula? what is it used for?

What is a radula? what is it used for?
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What is a radula? what is it used for?

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A radula is an anatomical structure that is used by mollusks for feeding, sometimes compared to a tongue. It is a minutely toothed, chitinous ribbon, which is typically used for scraping or cutting food before the food enters the esophagus
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A tongue like organ that is used for feeding
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