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#thats bc eating costs 95% of his braincells
turtleinsoup · 7 months
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"[...]In its natural habitat this elusive creature, the Apalone spinifera is known for its unique feeding behavior, often swallowing its prey whole. To accomplish this, spiny softshell turtles possess a highly specialized throat structure, that aids in grasping and subduing prey. This anatomical adaptation allows them to swiftly engulf their quarry, utilizing a rapid and coordinated series of jaw movements that facilitate the smooth ingestion of their often swift and agile pr
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