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Carnivorous compared to herbivorous jaw structure

PostPosted: Mon Nov 25, 2013 5:31 pm
by inspector403
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Snoopy's jaws are serrated for cutting through tough plant material

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Speedy has sharp ridges

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Resting on the ramp

Re: Carnivorous compared to herbivorous jaw structure

PostPosted: Wed Nov 27, 2013 1:02 pm
by steve
Great close-ups, thanks for posting these. I can't get over those little fangs :)

Re: Carnivorous compared to herbivorous jaw structure

PostPosted: Sun May 18, 2014 12:55 am
by novroz
Great close up.

what kind of turtles are they?

Re: Carnivorous compared to herbivorous jaw structure

PostPosted: Sun May 18, 2014 11:41 am
by steve
I think that's a western painted turtle.

Re: Carnivorous compared to herbivorous jaw structure

PostPosted: Tue Jul 01, 2014 1:10 am
by inspector403
novroz wrote:Great close up.

what kind of turtles are they?
Thank you.
ImageSnoopy, Northern Redbelly Cooter. Image Speedy, Eastern Painted.

Re: Carnivorous compared to herbivorous jaw structure

PostPosted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 5:35 pm
by Mik
Wow, how big are they? You have more pics of your tank set up?