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Lionfish teeth. These are not used for chewing as a lionfish swallows itsprey whole. It uses a striking method to capture its prey and the teethhelp to hold it once it is caught. (Image credit: NOAA Teacher at Sea Program, NOAA Ship NANCY FOSTER | Amy Orchard)
Credit
NOAA Teacher at Sea Program, NOAA Ship NANCY FOSTER
Photographer
Amy Orchard
Display Date
2014
Collection
Fisheries
NOAA Affiliation
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum