Question

What is the radula? Explain its function.

Answer 1

Answer:

Radula. The radula is an anatomical structure 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 oesophagus.

Answer 2

Answer:

Radula. The radula (/ˈrædʊlə, ˈrɑː-/; plural radulae or radulas) is an anatomical structure 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 oesophagus.

Functions :

• It is like a chitinous ribbon and is used for scrapping and cutting food before it enters the oesophagus.
• the radula helps to graze upon microscopic filamentous algae from a surface and feed directly .