The tip of a chameleon’s long, sticky tongue suctions onto its target just prior to retracting
The tip of a chameleon’s long, sticky tongue suctions onto its target just prior to retracting. This partial vacuum effect helps them capture prey as large as 10% of their body mass.Image credit: Scott Cromwell -- source link
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