American Alligator Alligator mississippiensis. Close up of the right eye showing the translucent third eye lid or nictitaing membrane, being drawn acr

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American Alligator Alligator mississippiensis. Close up of the right eye showing the translucent third eye lid or nictitaing membrane, being drawn across the lens eye ball surface, thus both cleaning and protective. Animal is submerged underwater.

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Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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