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How sharks sniff out their prey
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As the odor reaches their nose, sharks swim in the direction of which nostril first detects the scent, a study finds, suggesting that more widely spaced nares help in the hunt.
By Amina Khan, Los Angeles Times
June 11 2010, 4:35 PM PDT
When tracking down the tantalizing smell of prey, a shark relies mostly on which nostril first detects the scent rather than on the strength of the odor, a study has found.
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