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Crabeater seal teeth

Crabeater seals (Lobodon carcinophaga) teeth.

Crabeater seals (Lobodon carcinophaga) have specially adapted teeth. The interlocking teeth act as a sieve, allowing them to filter krill from the water. Krill are a common type of zooplankton.

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Published: 02 April 2019Size: 1.25 MB