Read more: https://www.nature.com/articles/nature04403
TIL about a species of caecilian called the Boulengerula taitanus. Mothers of this species develop an outer layer of skin that’s rich in nutrients after laying their eggs. Once hatched, their offspring use specialised teeth to peel and eat this outer layer of their mother’s modified skin.
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Also known by its more technical term; Scooby snacks.
I know that the article I’ve linked might be behind a paywall for most people so please use [this] (https://www.sci-hub.st/) website to gain access to it!