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Sea Turtle’s Mouth

Behold the enigmatic inner sanctum of a sea turtle’s mouth – a world of intrigue and adaptation. Papillae, those spiny sentinels, stand sentinel in a tapestry of biological wonder. These curious projections serve as the turtle’s trusty gatekeepers, capturing sustenance and preventing it from slipping into the abyss.

Comprising the mouth, esophagus, and the road to the stomach, these structures are crafted from the same protein that graces human hair and nails. Their mission: to orchestrate a reverse filter, sifting sustenance from seawater. But amidst this ecological ballet, the bane of our oceans looms – plastic, often ensnared, a stark reminder of the imperative to preserve these aquatic realms pristine and free from pollution.