How Tongues Helped Vertebrates Conquer Land

The video explores the evolutionary significance of tongues, starting with fish that lack true tongues and use suction feeding. It details the transition of vertebrates to land, highlighting the role of the hyoid bone in tongue evolution. Two main hypotheses are discussed: tongues evolving for food movement or capture. The video concludes with the adaptation of tongues in amniotes, allowing them to thrive in diverse environments.

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