Radula is a characteristic feature of:
Correct answer: B. Molluscs
- A. Myriapods
- B. Molluscs
- C. Echinoderms
- D. Cnidaria
Explanation
b) Molluscs: The correct answer is option (b) "Molluscs." The radula is a characteristic feature of mollusks. It is a specialized feeding organ found in many members of the phylum Mollusca. The radula is a rasping tongue-like structure with rows of tiny teeth, used by mollusks for feeding. It is particularly prominent in snails and slugs, which use it to scrape or rasp off food particles from surfaces.
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