File:Pharyngeal jaws of moray eels.jpg

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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.

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current01:12, 24 February 2010Thumbnail for version as of 01:12, 24 February 2010800 × 501 (51 KB)Bat-CaveMoray 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.

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