(PhysOrg.com) -- In cold weather a chameleon`s metabolism slows down, but its tongue continues to work quickly to capture prey. A new study has found out why: the tongue does not rely on direct muscle contractions, and this mechanism is more resistant to cold than are muscles.
Why chameleon tongues work in the cold (w/ Video)
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