Marine biologists have discovered that whale sharks consume plants, making the famous species the largest omnivore in the world. Whale sharks consume plants, according to marine biologists, making the iconic animal the world's biggest omnivore. Whale sharks are filter feeders, and in Western Austra
Researchers were surprised to discover whale sharks ate seaweed as well as krill at Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia. Credit: Andre Rerekura, Australian Institute of Marine Science
Australian Institute of Marine Science fish biologist Dr. Mark Meekan. Credit: Andre Rerekura, Australian Institute of Marine Science Dr. Meekan said that substances found in Sargassum, a form of brown seaweed common to Ningaloo that breaks off the reef and floats at the surface, were present in the whale shark tissue.
Researchers discovered whale sharks ate plants as well as krill. Credit: Andre Rerekura, Australian Institute of Marine Science
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