“The animal kingdom is characterized by an astonishing diversity in tongue morphologies, functions and mechanical abilities. Through evolution, different animal tongues have adapted to perform complex mechanical functions in prey-catching and feeding in order to ensure the survival of their species”…
https://bioengineering.hyperbook.mcgill.ca/a-biomechanical-review-of-animal-tongue-functions/
https://bioengineering.hyperbook.mcgill.ca/a-biomechanical-review-of-animal-tongue-functions/
