The term was then exported with Prussian officers and nobles to Russia. The Feldsher system of rural primary care provided some of the inspiration for China's barefoot doctors. Today feldshers can be found in every medical setting from primary to intensive care. They are often the first point of contact with health professionals for people in rural areas.
1 The prospect of a food chain minus its apex predators may mean the end of the line for many more species. 2  Sharks have widespread global distribution, are highly migratory and play a vital role in maintaining the health of ocean ecosystems.
Many shark species, such as the goblin shark and sand tiger, have very long, thin teeth. This structure is well suited for catching small fish. The shark kills the fish immediately, by piercing it with a single bite. Then it swallows the fish whole. Sharks that go after larger prey need a different strategy and a different sort of tooth. They tear into their prey several times, biting off large pieces of flesh. Sharks in this group, which includes the infamous great white shark, have wide serrated teeth.