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Created: 2023-05-26T15:08:52

filter feeders  

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  • Information Filter feeders are a sub-group of suspension feeding animals that feed by straining suspended matter and food particles from water, typically by passing the water over a specialized filtering structure. Some animals that use this method of feeding are clams, krill, sponges, baleen whales, and many fish (including some sharks).

    Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filter_feeder

    Created: 5/26/23

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    Created: 2023-05-26T15:10:21

    suspension feeders (en)

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