Radula action
Ahh how cute a Gastropod using it’s radula.
The radula is an anatomical structure that is used by molluscs for feeding, sometimes compared rather inaccurately to a tongue. It is a minutely toothed, chitinous ribbon, which is typically used for scraping or cutting food before the food enters the oesophagus.
Reference:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radula
Image source:
La rádula (cámara lenta)
If you ever find a sea shell on the beach with a little hole in it. It's a good chance it was eaten by one of these snails or a sea star.
ReplyDeleteTo get a feel of one of these Radulas is just have your cat lick your face.