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We describe a novel system of three integrated structural components, all of which are involved in sequential feeding activities (intraoral transport, filtration, and swallowing of prey) that follow lunge\u2010feeding engulfment of prey\u2010laden water in rorquals: (1) a hammock\u2010like muscular sling comprising extrinsic lingual musculature along the midline of the ventral pouch; (2) the flattened scoop\u2010like arrangement of caudal\u2010most baleen plates converging in the oropharynx adjacent to the esophageal opening; and (3) a flow\u2010diverting flange at the posterior dorsum of the lip, by a flow channel at the angle of the mouth. Subsequent to contraction of the ventral pouch and concomitant expulsion of the mouthful of ingested water, these three structures together, we contend, aid in (1) channeling prey posteriorly toward the esophageal opening; (2) concentrating prey as excess water is squeezed from (what is presumed to be) the slurry\u2010like mixture of nektonic and\/or planktonic prey and water; and (3) guiding prey into the isthmus of the fauces while simultaneously (4) facilitating expulsion of water. These related functions occur along with, and are in part achieved by, elevation and retraction of the tongue and oral floor. Given their presumed functional role, these systems are best described as a suite of integrated structural adaptations. Anat Rec, 2017. \u00a9 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. 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