News: Sea Snake

Sea snakes show their sensitive side to court potential mates

Sea snakes

Decades of research has revealed the remarkable morphological adaptations of sea snakes to aquatic life, which include paddle-shaped tails, salt-excreting glands, and the ability to breathe through their skin.

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New species of sea snake discovered in WA

Emydocephalus orarius, Western Turtle-headed Sea Snake, Shark Bay

University of Adelaide researchers have discovered a new species of turtle-headed sea snake in Western Australia.  

The new species, Emydocephalus orarius, or the Western Turtle-headed Sea Snake, is found from Shark Bay to Broome on soft sandy habitats at depths ranging from 15 to 70 metres. 
 

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