carcases
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Bianucci et al suggested that Perucetus might have browsed on coastal fish and shellfish, or scavenged carcases, as some sharks do.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 29, 2024
The carcases were pulled ashore and distributed to locals for consumption.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2021
Canadian officials are concerned over the "catastrophic" number of right whale carcases discovered in the Gulf of St Lawrence this summer.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2017
Phronima, insect-like zooplankton, can often be found inhabiting the carcases of other creatures The Tara is currently on the next stage of its mission, exploring planktonic life in the Arctic.
From Nature ● Sep. 4, 2013
It was said that the carcases of thirty-five horses, if left unprotected, would be eaten by these rats in one night, the bones being picked clean.
From Natural History in Anecdote Illustrating the nature, habits, manners and customs of animals, birds, fishes, reptiles, etc., etc., etc. by Various
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