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Rasping organ in snail is...

Rasping organ in snail is

A

Aristotle's lantern

B

mandible

C

radula

D

ommatophore

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To answer the question "Rasping organ in snail is," we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Question**: The question asks for the specific organ in snails that functions as a rasping tool. 2. **Review the Options**: The options provided are: - Aristotle's lantern - Mandible - Radula - A matter forest 3. **Analyze Each Option**: - **Aristotle's Lantern**: This is a structure found in certain echinoderms (like sea urchins) and is not related to snails. - **Mandible**: This refers to the jawbone in humans and other animals, which is not applicable to snails. - **Radula**: This is a file-like organ found in mollusks, including snails. It is used for scraping food, such as algae from rocks. - **A Matter Forest**: This refers to a structure found in mollusks, but it is not a rasping organ. 4. **Identify the Correct Answer**: Since the radula is specifically noted as a rasping organ in mollusks, and snails are mollusks, the correct answer is **Radula**. 5. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the rasping organ in a snail is the **Radula**. ### Final Answer: **Radula** ---
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