Alien Type of Feeding in Marine Monster

Moray eels are damn ugly fish and they could be a source of inspiration for many horror and SF movie characters. Over 200 species dwell in tropical seas worldwide, inhabiting holes in rocks and coral reefs. These eels can scare the hell out of novel scuba divers, as some can reach 10 feet (3 ... [ read more >> ]

Front of a moray eel

X-rays showing the normal position of the pharyngeal jaws (upper), and how they can move forward into the mouth to seize food (lower)

Image comment: X-rays showing the normal position of the pharyngeal jaws (upper), and how they can move forward into the mouth to seize food (lower)
Image credits: Rita Mehta

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X-rays showing the normal position of the pharyngeal jaws (upper), and how they can move forward into the mouth to seize food (lower)
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