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Why do snakes have a toungh?

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Anonymous

13y ago
Updated: 8/20/2019

It's a 'sensory device'. While flicking the tongue out, microscopic scent particles from the snake's surroundings stick to it. The tongue is withdrawn into the mouth and the tips inserted into tiny holes - called 'Jacobson's organ'. Since the snake's eyesight is fairly poor - this can give a better 'picture' of what's around. It also enables the snake to track prey by scent !

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13y ago

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