A new sensory organ has been discovered in the jaws of giant whales that may help them ‘lunge feed’ to swallow huge numbers of crustaceans and small fish.
The grapefruit-sized organ has protrusions filled with nerves and is suspended in a gel-like material.
Scientist believe it responds to jaw rotation when a whale opens and closes its mouth, and expands its vast throat pouch to take in water.
The grapefruit-sized organ has protrusions [...]
