Register - Log In


FunTrivia Homepage


  • New Questions

  • Unanswered


  • Post a Question

    • Goto Qn #




    Archives

    What is a radula? I have found a couple of definitions but they don't seem to be in the singular as was asked.

    Question #15104. Asked by damselindistress. (Dec 19 01 12:15 AM)


    Stevo

    		Anonymous says:

    The OED says that radula means 'the odontophore or lingual ribbon of certain molluscs'. Chambers Dictionary defines it as 'a mollusc's tongue or rasping ribbon'. So it seems to be the ribbon-like tongue of some types of molluscs.

    Tue Dec 18 18:52:07 CST 2001

    Stevo says:

    Yes, it acts rather like a file and is used for scraping off food particles and drawing them into the mouth of the mollusc. (Source is latin. Radere = to scrape)

    Wed Dec 19 02:44:02 CST 2001
    (Reposted as one entry to Stevo - McG)

    Apr 26 03, 10:58 PM

    Find something useful here? Please help us spread the word about FunTrivia. Recommend this page below!


    Sign up to see all responses!

    Create a Free ID instantly to see all recent responses, post your own follow-ups or questions, and access over 1,000,000 trivia questions!

    Choose a User Name:
    Your Email Address:
    Choose a Password:

    I agree by the terms outlined in FunTrivia's Conditions of Use




    Other Similar Questions & Answers


    An Italian dish became popular in the United States after a famous 1920's Hollywood couple fell in love with it while on their honeymoon in Italy and asked for it after their return to the United States. Who are the couple and what is the dish?

    Matter is defined as something that has mass and takes up space. Mass is defined as the amount of matter something contains. Since these two definitions run into each other, what exactly - without use of the corrasponding words - are their definitions?

    When disecting a squid, how do you find the radula? Even my teacher can never see it for some reason.

    Suggested Related FunTrivia Quizzes - 90,000 currently online

    1 "...And Found"
    Not all things are lost forever... once the search has ceased.
    		LOST: Season 2 Tough
    10 Q
    RiriFairy
    Oct 30 05
    555 plays
    2 2.5 "...And Found"
    All of these questions pertain to the episode titled, "...And Found", which was the fifth episode of season two. Good luck!
    		LOST: Season 2 Average
    10 Q
    CAGuy0206
    Mar 23 10
    114 plays
    3 Definitions
    On "BtVS", the characters often give their own definitions for things. Can you decode them?
    		'Buffy' Themed Quizzes Tough
    20 Q
    eset
    May 31 03
    2391 plays




    "Ask FunTrivia" is for entertainment purposes only, and answers offered are unverified and unchecked by FunTrivia. We cannot guarantee the accuracy or veracity of ANY statement posted. Feel free to post an updated response if you feel that an answer is inadequate or incorrect. Please thoroughly research items where accuracy is important to you using multiple reliable sources. By accessing our website, you agree to be bound by our terms of service.