*110,28
Sticky like flypaper, the frog's fork-
tipped tongue rests on the floor of
its mouth.
>S(01),0,111
*111,28
WHAP! In the blink of an eye, it flicks
out and snags an insect.
>S(01),0,112
*112,28
By bringing in food, the tongue starts
the digestive process.
>S(01),0,113
*113,28
The digestive system then processes the
food as it slowly travels from the mouth
to the cloacal opening.
>B(01),0,115
>E(01),0,114
*114,28
The frog uses its tongue to crush
insects against its teeth, holding its
prey there until it swallows.
>E(01),0,115
*115,28
Digestive juices in the mouth begin to
break down the food.
>E(01),0,116
*116,28
Can you touch your nose with your
tongue? It's hard since your tongue is
attached to the back of your mouth.
>S(01),0,117
*117,28
Frog tongues are attached in front.
>B(00),0,0
>E(01),0,118
*118,28
Humans can't stick their tongues out
very far. A frog can extend its tongue
so that it's as long as its arm!
>E(01),0,119
*119,28
Inside its mouth, the frog tongue
folds up accordion style.
>E(00),0,0
*1000