Komodo Dragons Have Iron-tipped Teeth, New Study Shows

Komodo Dragons Have Iron-tipped Teeth, New Study Shows
Komodo Dragons Have Iron-tipped Teeth, New Study Shows
Komodo Dragons Have Iron-tipped Teeth, New Study Shows

Komodo dragons have iron-tipped teeth, new study shows

Komodo dragons, the world’s largest species of lizard, have iron-tipped teeth that help them to rip their prey apart, according to new research. The metal is concentrated in the cutting edge and tips of their curved, serrated teeth, staining them orange, scientists wrote in a paper published Wednesday in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution. Komodo dragons are native to Indonesia and weigh around 80 kilograms (176 pounds) on average. They eat almost any kind of meat and are known as deadly predators...

Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/24/science/komodo-dragons-iron-teeth-scli-intl/index.html

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do you ever think about how moon is one of the few Iterators to ever be "born"? (having her umbilical severed)

I wonder if that was intentional symbolism; Moon has a renewed perspective that gives her (ironically) more hope and vitality for life itself, despite almost dying.

of course, as death and birth are connected like a ring (or maybe a spiral?) I suppose it makes a ton of sense, actually. Something really fun to think about.

God I love rain world.

I wanted to make this some Full Ramble tm but I'm honestly too exhausted / busy from Job rn so this is just a twitter crosspost. but I hope this can spark some meaningful rumination / discussion. ^^

and in case anyone is confused — the umbilical refers to the puppet's wires, not the armature that supports it. I think it was very purposeful that it was called an umbilical specifically.

This symbolizes iterators as unborn, a trait they seem to share with Echoes, who often assume a somewhat fetal position. Echoes also exist in the Interstice instead of as living beings within the material plane who experience death and rebirth. Iterators do not die easily, and so they are not born easily, either. There are some notable differences of course — Echoes are partway towards ascension; if they can let go of what keeps them from moving on, they can experience the final "death" and final "rebirth" — Ascension. The ultimate change and the culmination of one's thread. Iterators, meanwhile, are designed not to ascend (without finding the Solution first). Of course, entropy shall inevitably claim them, and the Void Sea shall inevitably claim their structures as it eats away at the world beneath them.

So, in the end... everything moves on. but there's plenty to talk about before that end, and I do find the imagery of Iterators as unborn to be quite fascinating. I don't think it's mere coincidence that Moon seems to be accepting and at peace with her place in the world while ALSO having her umbilical severed. Again there's a lot to ramble on about with moon being changed so drastically it is a sort of rebirth in itself but I am. tired. Apologies for any poor / confusing wording.


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There's Paint On The Blueprint

There's paint on the blueprint

I wanted to finish it more. What a bummer🥴


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2 months ago
Two Rain World Region Concepts
Two Rain World Region Concepts

two rain world region concepts


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1 month ago

it still implies the computer is sentient

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1 month ago

Do you love the color of the North American teiid lizards?

Aspidoscelis tigris, western or California whiptail. this lizard has a reddish background with black
Aspidoscelis hyperythrus, orange throated whiptail. this lizard is black and white striped with a deep orange throat.
Aspidoscelis angusticeps, Yucatán whiptail. this lizard has a black and yellow striped body with a long orange tail and back legs.
Aspidoscelis neomexicanus, New Mexico whiptail- yes, this is the all female lesbian only species. this is a yellow and brown striped lizard.
Aspidoscelis gularis, Texas spotted whiptail. this lizard has green, brown, and yellow stripes, and the brown stripes have yellow spots.
Aspidoscelis gularis, Texas spotted whiptail (male). this lizard has yellow and brown stripes, with a reddish pink throat and blue sides.
Aspidoscelis costatus, western Mexico whiptail. this lizard had a green back and dark brown sides.
Aspidoscelis deppii, blackbelly racerunner. this lizard has multicoloured stripes and a blue underbelly and jaw.
Aspidoscelis motaguae, giant whiptail. this lizard has green and blue patches with an orangey back.
 Aspidoscelis arizonae, Arizona striped whiptail. this lizard has blue feet, tail, and lower jaw, and the rest is brown with yellow stripes.
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OC ASK GAME

🌊 How do they react getting hosed down with a pressure washerr


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