radulae

Variant of radula

radula definition

radu·la (raj′o̵o lə)

noun pl. radulae -·lae′ (-lē′)

in most mollusks, a ribbonlike structure found in the mouth, bearing numerous rows of teeth, usually used to tear up food and take it into the mouth

Etymology: ModL < L, scraper < radere, to scrape: see rat

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