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The palatal valve allows alligators to open their mouths under water without water going down their throat.

A study by Flint et al in 2010 determined that the most prevalent cause of mortality in sea turtles is related to which of the following?

A veterinarian has evaluated a manatee and stated that it has a “peanut head”.  What is meant by this term?

Spirorchiidiasis is caused by what type of parasite?

Which of the following is a gross anatomical feature of manatees?

The tactile hairs along the body of sirenians is thought to function analogously to the lateral line system of fish.

What are the challenges associated with therapeutic fluid administration in manatees?  What techniques can be used?

Mating in alligators generally occurs between the months of June and September

The left testis is always greater in size than the right testis in alligators.

Fibropapillomatosis is an infectious, tumorous disease of sea turtles.