Which specialized rasping organ is found in the mouth of most Molluscs, except Bivalves?
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Correct answer: Radula (toothed ribbon)
The radula is a chitinous, ribbon-like tongue equipped with rows of teeth. It is used to scrape or bore into food and is a hallmark of molluscan anatomy, though it is lost in filter-feeding bivalves.
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