I knew eels gave me the heebie-jeebies for some reason. They are at the forefront of evolution with their Black Lightning-esque powers. And now retractable secondary jaws. Gah! GAH!
Researchers studying one species of moray eels have uncovered a deadly secret that helps the snake-like fish to swallow their prey. Like the fearsome extraterrestrial from the sci-fi horror classic Alien, these real-life beasts have a second, extendable pair of jaws — encrusted with sharp teeth — that thrusts forward to ensnare hapless fish and shrimp. |
clipped from www.nature.com
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