Ethiopian lungfish

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Ethiopian lungfish

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Also known as: Protopterus aethiopicus

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feeding behaviour

In lungfish: Behaviour and ecology
The Ethiopian lungfish, Protopterus aethiopicus, has at the front of the upper jaw two rather rounded teeth with a hard transverse (from side to side) bridge. The lower jaw has a number of crushing teeth. The prey is sucked in, crushed, and thoroughly chewed; such a…
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