As the water passes from the mouth to the gills it is passed through a cartilaginous filtering apparatus that retains microorganisms (plankton) that the whale shark then swallows and eats.
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What are microbes?
Microorganisms are so tiny and so abundant. But do not worry, most of them are not pathogenic to the human🦠

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Abstract 3D shapes of molecules and microorganisms. Is it a biology class? No, it's a freebie, and besides, the ultra awesome one! 🔎 https://t.co/hH7UGbcqQf


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Tough to choose microorganisms for chess pieces! K & Q represent Bacteria & Archaea. Unsure which should be which, or how to show difference

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"Impermanence" by the microbiologist Seung-Hwan Oh: film portraits devoured by microorganisms

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