Radula Collection

Hankey dwarf aloe, Haworthia attenuata var. radula. Rasp-leaved aloe, Aloe radula. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F

Hankey dwarf aloe, Haworthia attenuata var. radula. Rasp-leaved aloe, Aloe radula
5323676 Hankey dwarf aloe, Haworthia attenuata var. radula. Rasp-leaved aloe, Aloe radula by Edwards, Sydenham Teast (c.1768-1819); (add.info.: Hankey dwarf aloe, Haworthia attenuata var. radula)

Rasp-leaved geranium with pink and purple flowers, native of the Cape, Geranium radula.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from a botanical illustration by James Sowerby from William Curtiss

Cartoon of Common Periwinkle (Littorina littorea), an underwater sea snail using tentacle to put food in open mouth

LM of Waved Whelk tooth and radula
Light micrograph in interference contrast illumination of a tooth plate on the radula of the Waved Whelk (Buccinum undatum). The radula is a strip-like organ studded with rows of horny tooth plates

LM of radula of slug
Light micrograph in interference contrast illumination of the radula of the Black Slug (Arion ater). The radula is a horny strip of tooth plates found in most molluscs

Coloured SEM of the radula of the garden slug
Radula. Coloured Scanning Electron Micrograph of the radula of the Garden Slug (Arion ater). The radula is a horny strip of tooth plates found in most molluscs

Snail radula C014 / 4870
Snail radula. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of the radula of a snail. The radula is a tongue-like organ found in molluscs

Snail radula C014 / 4869
Snail radula. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of the radula of a snail. The radula is a tongue-like organ found in molluscs

Snail radula, light micrograph
Mollusc radula. Light micrograph of a snail (Lathina rotundata) radula. The radula is a toothed chitinous organ in the mouth of gastropods, which, like a file

Mollusc radula, light micrograph
Mollusc radula. Light micrograph of a mollusc (Navicella borbonica) radula. The radula is a toothed chitinous organ in the mouth of gastropods such as snails and slugs, which, like a file

Mollusc radula. Light micrograph of a mollusc (Sistrum fiscellum) radula. The radula is a toothed chitinous organ in the mouth of gastropods such as snails and slugs, which like a file

Algae. Partly eaten algae on a rock. The tracks of a molluscs radula (rasping tongue) can be seen

Lightning Volute - at night, foraging. In daytime they bury themselves for protection. Edithburgh, South Australia
AUS-1910 Lightning Volute - at night, foraging. In daytime they bury themselves for protection. Edithburgh, South Australia Ericusa fulgetra John Lewis / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that

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The radula, a fascinating organ found in various creatures, serves multiple purposes. In the plant kingdom, it is seen in species like the Hankey dwarf aloe and Haworthia attenuata var. Radula. These plants showcase unique characteristics with their rasp-like leaves that add an intriguing texture to any garden. Moving on to marine life, we encounter the raspy wonders of the underwater world. The Common Periwinkle, also known as Littorina littorea, utilizes its tentacles skillfully to bring food into its open mouth. This cartoon depiction showcases the snail's resourcefulness and adaptability. Delving deeper into mollusks' anatomy, we discover the intricate structure of their teeth and radulas. The Waved Whelk tooth and it can beautifully captured under a light microscope, revealing their delicate yet powerful design. Not limited to sea creatures alone, land-dwelling slugs also possess this extraordinary feature called a radula. A colored scanning electron microscope image highlights the stunning details of a garden slug's radula while providing insight into its feeding habits. Further exploration reveals captivating images of snail radulas taken through both light microscopy and scanning electron microscopy techniques. These micrographs offer us glimpses into these tiny organisms' complex oral structures and how they aid in their survival.