Why the tongue was essential for life on land
In short: The tongue is often overlooked, but it may have been the key factor that allowed vertebrates to successfully transition from water to dry land.
This video explores the evolutionary importance of the tongue in the conquest of terrestrial environments. It examines how this anatomical development provided vertebrates with the necessary tools to thrive outside of an aquatic setting.
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