Fig. 1.

An image sequence (from Movie S3) of a 17 DPH S. aurata capturing a rotifer by suction feeding. By rapidly expanding the oral cavity and opening its mouth, the larva creates a negative pressure, causing water to rush into the mouth, drawing in the prey from a distance. The timing of each stage is denoted on the top of each image. The prey is marked by a red dot; the crosshair in the left panels represents location of the prey at t = 0 ms. Note that the camera was not moved; therefore, movement of the prey between t = 0 and t = 7 ms is solely due to the forces exerted by the suction flows. See also Movies S1 and S2 for failed attempts.