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Sea snake
Subphylum Vertebrata
Laticauda colubrina

Pulau Hantu 2003
The tail of the sea snake is laterally flattened into a paddle shape for better swimming efficiency. The sea snake is one of the most venomous animals in the world but is usually placid in nature and unlikely to bite without provocation.

 

 

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