Here's a little anatomy lesson on nurse sharks:
Big flat head: Ideal for ramming into cracks to get lobster lunches;
Tiny eyes: This is not a visual predator;
Barbules: You can just abou make out two small sensitive barbel/barbule type thingys around its mouth ideal for finding prey buried in sand.
Massive pectorals for sleeping on.Rearloaded fin array: Notice the two dorsals are pushed way back almost into the tail. Ideal for short bursts of speed but not continuous cruising.
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Now, THIS is a cool way to learn stuff! Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it Mel.
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