ODONTOPHORES

Noun

odontophores

plural of odontophore

Source: Wiktionary


ODONTOPHORE

O*don"to*phore, n. Etym: [Odonto- + Gr. (Zoöl.)

Definition: A special structure found in the mouth of most mollusks, except bivalves. It consists of several muscles and a cartilage which supports a chitinous radula, or lingual ribbon, armed with teeth. Also applied to the radula alone. See Radula.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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