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Fig. 3. Kogia and Tursiops feeding near the beginning of the observed feeding cycle and at maximum gape. (A) Kogia preparatory phase with minimal gape; (B) phase II ending with maximum gape. (C) Tursiops closed gape approach; feeding begins with slight gape, tucked pectoral fin and forward motion and (D) overtakes prey at maximum gape. (E) Tursiops open gape approach enters the frame at or near maximum gape, continues forward motion with open gape and (F) closes jaws as prey is overtaken.





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