How do aquatic animals filter out the water they swallow while eating, from the prey?

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Aquatic animals are almost perpetually drinking and urinating. An abundance of salt in the water makes it very easy for them to move water around and allows them to use the energy efficient but highly toxic ammonia for their nitrogen waste. As such they pass a lot of water through their systems both for breath and waste management.

Grabbing an extra mouthful or two with their food is of little impact compared to their usual intake

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