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Detailed explanation-1: -The radula is a rasping organ-like file of transverse rows of chitinous teeth found in many molluscs’ buccal cavities. It is used until it reaches the intestine, for scrapping or chopping food. It’s like a ribbon that is similar to a tongue.

Detailed explanation-2: -Rasping, in particular, connotes grating, scraping, and other related phrases. Similarly, the Mollusca rasping organ is a flexible tongue-like organ with rows of teeth on the surface that is used for scraping or cutting the acquired food.

Detailed explanation-3: -Radula is a file like rasping organ with transverse rows of chitinous teeth present in the buccal cavity of many molluscs. It is used for scrapping or cutting food before it enters into the stomach. It is ribbon like and comparable to tongue.