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radulae (pl.)
of Radula
radulae Sentence Examples
- Snails and other gastropods possess radulae, specialized tongue-like structures lined with rows of tiny teeth.
- The radulae of limpets are designed for scraping algae from rocks, while those of carnivorous sea snails can pierce prey.
- The radulae of herbivorous snails contain blunt teeth for grinding plant material into a paste.
- Marine snails use their radulae to drill holes in shells of barnacles and other prey.
- The unique structure of radulae allows gastropods to feed on a wide range of food sources.
- Platypus uses its beak to sift through mud and extract food particles, aided by small, chitinous radulae.
- The radulae of chitons, aquatic mollusks, are covered in microscopic magnetite particles, enhancing their magnetic sensing abilities.
- Researchers have discovered fossilized radulae from ancient gastropods, providing insights into the evolutionary history of the group.
- The radulae of some venomous snails contain a toxic substance that paralyzes prey before it is consumed.
- The diversity of radulae among gastropods reflects their adaptation to various feeding niches and environments.
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Snails and other gastropods possess radulae, specialized tongue-like structures lined with rows of tiny teeth.
The radulae of limpets are designed for scraping algae from rocks, while those of carnivorous sea snails can pierce prey.
The radulae of herbivorous snails contain blunt teeth for grinding plant material into a paste.
Marine snails use their radulae to drill holes in shells of barnacles and other prey.
