What is the function of 'Aristotle's Lantern' in sea urchins?
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Correct answer: A complex chewing apparatus for grazing
Aristotle's Lantern is a complex arrangement of five calcareous teeth and associated muscles. It functions as a chewing apparatus, allowing sea urchins to scrape algae from rocky surfaces and consume tough organic material.
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