Are Chitons Suspension Feeders?

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A Chiton of the Genus Mopalia Attached to a Rock Eating Its Way Through a Strip of Red Algae by Use of Its Tooth-Like Structure, the Radula Radula the Radula...

Are Chitons Suspension Feeders?

A chiton of the genus Mopalia attached to a rock eating its way through a strip of red algae by use of its tooth-like structure, the radula

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The radula (UK: /ˈrædjʊlə/, US: /ˈrædʒʊlə/; plural radulae or radulas) is an anatomical structure used by mollusks for feeding, sometimes compared to a tongue. It is a minutely toothed, chitinous ribbon, which is typically used for scraping or cutting food before the food enters the esophagus.
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. Suspension feeders rely on detritus and plankton. ... Filter feeding is one type of suspension feeding where small particles are removed from the water current and sorted by a filter.

What are some examples of suspension feeders?

Suspension Feeder: The Animal Files. A Suspension Feeder is an animal that feeds on particles of organic matter that are suspended in water. Examples of suspension feeders are; brittle stars, some cnidarians, and many annelid worms.

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