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Sea Turtle Glossary

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Papillae

The esophagus of sea turtles is lined with keratinized projections that point inward towards the stomach. The papillae end where the esophagus joins the stomach and are presumed to trap food while excess water is expelled prior to swallowing.

WWW References:

• Sea Turtle Anatomy - Gastrointestinal Anatomy
• SEATURTLE.ORG Image Library

Entered by: Michael Coyne
Entered: 2005-05-07 10:58:22
Last modified: 2005-05-08 15:05:00