Sentences with FALCULA
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"The falcula is a small, hooked structure found on certain shells."
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"The function of the falcula in gastropods is not yet fully understood."
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"The shape and size of the falcula can vary between species."
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"The presence or absence of a falcula is a useful characteristic for shell identification."
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"The falcula is sometimes used by mollusks to anchor themselves to rocks or other surfaces."
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"Some shells have a prominent falcula while others have a barely noticeable one."
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"The falcula is believed to play a role in protecting the soft parts of the snail inside the shell."
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"The falcula can be seen clearly when a gastropod shell is viewed from the side."
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"The falcula can be sharp and pointed or more rounded in shape."
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"The falcula is typically found near the opening of the shell."
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"The falcula serves as both a defensive and structural element for the mollusk."
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"The ridges on the falcula can provide clues about the diet of the snail."
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"Certain species of snails have a bifurcated falcula, meaning it splits into two branches."
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"The coloration of the falcula can be different from the rest of the shell."
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"Scientists study the falcula to better understand the evolution of mollusk shells."
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"The shape of the falcula can help determine the family or genus of a shell."
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"The falcula is often used as a diagnostic feature in shell taxonomy."
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"The presence of a falcula indicates that the shell belongs to a particular group of gastropods."
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"The falcula can protect the opening of the shell when the snail retreats inside."
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"Certain species of snails use the falcula to scrape algae or other food sources off surfaces."
