'Alien' Jaws Help Moray Eels Feed

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Oceana Diver

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Seems like morays are in the news a lot lately..


Science Daily — Moray eels have a unique way of feeding reminiscent of a science fiction thriller, researchers at UC Davis have discovered. After seizing prey in its jaws, a second set of jaws located in the moray's throat reaches forward into the mouth, grabs the food and carries it back to the esophagus for swallowing.


see photos and the full story:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/09/070905134523.htm
 
Hmmm, wonder where that second set is...

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Thats great they have that back jaws, don't wanna see them choke to death now. :)
 
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