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moray eels have two sets of jaws, one bites down on the prey first, the second jaw is brought forward to grip it then force it down the throat alive | Brodiemoss
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Did you know Moray eels have a second set of jaws called pharyngeal jaws, which they use to help them swallow prey? | Long Island Aquarium
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Some “bite-size” fun facts about Moray eels - They have two sets of jaws 😮—their second “pharyngeal” jaws shoot forward to grab prey. They might look grumpy, but that open mouth is just how they breathe, not a threat. Morays have poor eyesight but an excellent sense of smell—they hunt like underwater bloodhounds. Their smooth skin has no scales and is coated in protective slime. Despite the snake look, they’re not snakes—they’re true fish. Come by to see these amazing creatures in action! #shre
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Five Facts Friday: Moray Eels 1. Green moray eels aren’t actually green; they’re brown but appear green because of a protective mucous around their skin. 2. Moray eels have two sets of jaws and no esophagus. The first set of jaws grasps the prey. The second set of jaws, called a pharyngeal jaw, lies behind the first jaw. It moves forward and grabs the food from the first jaw, then retracts, bringing the food back to the stomach. 3. They have poor eyesight and rely mainly on their sense of smell
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Our two moray eels are taking a breather today, tucked snugly into their favourite rocky crevice in the Oceanarium. Amazing fact: that steady “opening and closing” of their mouths isn’t aggression, it’s how morays breathe. They pump water over their gills this way, which lets them stay perfectly still while resting in tight spaces like this. If you spot them doing it on your next visit, you’re seeing one of their coolest adaptations in action. #nationalaquariumofnewzealand | National Aquarium of
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