Category:Odontophore

O*don"to*phore, n. Etym: [odonto- + gr. (zoöl.)

Defn: 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.