MORAY-EEL-PHARYNGEAL-JAWS.jpg | Naked Scientists

Moray eels have two sets of jaws: 1) the oral jaws that capture prey; and 2) the pharyngeal jaws (similar to the jaws of the monster in the movie, "Alien") that advance into the mouth and move prey from the oral jaws to the esophagus for swallowing.

Credit:

Rita Mehta, UC Davis

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