Radula - in Chitons

In Chitons

Each row of the polyplacophoran radula has two mineralized teeth used to abrade the substrate, and two longer teeth that sweep up any debris. The other 13 teeth on each row do not appear to be involved in feeding.

The teeth of Chaetopleura apiculata comprise fibres surrounded by magnetite, sodium and magnesium.

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