Bernd,

My understanding of the feeding process in cones is limited.  You may want 
to explore the website of Dr. Olivera at the University of Utah.  He does 
research into cone venom applications in medicine, but his research involves 
the entire feeding process.  Here is a link to get started: 
http://www.theconesnail.com/

Bill Fenzan
Norfolk, VA, USA

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From: "Bernd Sahlmann" <[log in to unmask]>
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Subject: Re: [CONCH-L] cone anatony


>I still wonder how the prey of the cones become digested. There is no 
>functional radula left to desintegate the stinged and engulfed worms and 
>fishes before final digestion in the midgut gland.
>
> Bernd Sahlmann
> Haus der Natur Cismar, Germany
>
> Am 11.01.2016 um 23:33 schrieb Bill Fenzan:
>> John,
>> Yes is the answer to both your questions.  You can watch video of cones
>> using their radula tooth to feed on Alan Kohn's website here:
>> http://biology.burke.washington.edu/conus/videos/index.php
>> Bill Fenzan
>> Norfolk, Virginia, USA
>>
>>     ----- Original Message -----
>>     *From:* John Varner <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
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>>     *Sent:* Monday, January 11, 2016 4:55 PM
>>     *Subject:* [CONCH-L] cone anatony
>>
>>     Are the specialized "harpoon teeth" with which cone snails
>>     envenomate their prey modified radular teeth?  Do cones have radulae?
>>
>>     - John
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