Question
Biology Question on Classification Of Animals
Radula is a part of which of the following phylum?
A
Mollusca
B
Poriferans
C
Coelenterata
D
Annelida
Answer
Mollusca
Explanation
Solution
The radula is the toothed chitinous ribbon in the mouth of most molluscs. It can be compared with the tongue of human beings but, unlike our tongue, it is used for cutting and chewing food before it enters the esophagus. The radula is present in all molluscs except bivalves, and only in molluscs.