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The 'Jaws of Life'
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If you don't know sharks you might call them the 'Jaws of Death'. But if you are familiar with the complexity of the biological balance in the ecosystem in the oceans of the world, you will know that those are indeed the 'Jaws of Life'. The aim of this website is to introduce these wonderful animals to you. Let me tell you why I call them the 'Jaws of Life'... |
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Species & Families
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Scientists classify fish into two main groups: Osteichthyes, and Chondrichthyes. Osteichthyes, or bony fish, are the vast majority of fish in the sea, they have a skeleton composed purely of bone. Chondrichthyes, on the other hand, including sharks, skates, and rays, have a skeleton that is made of cartilage... |
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September 9, 2010 |
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Jupp Kerckerinck is
available to talk to your
group about sharks.
For an interesting
addition to your school,
club or special event
Contact Me today. |
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(Click on a letter above for a list of
associated dictionary words and phrases) |
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Sensory System
Sharks can detect vibrations, movements, sense electric fields and estimate the size of the prey. The Ampullae of Lorenzini, jelly-filled pores on the front end of the snout, are used for detection of electric and magnetic fields. This is a sense we humans don't have. Sharks can see, smell, hear, feel touch, taste, detect vibrations, movements and sense electric fields. A highly sophisticated system. |
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I welcome suggestions for additions to my
shark dictionary.
If you would like to contribute, please Contact Me. |
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