Fissilinguia

/ˌfɪsɪˈlɪŋɡwiə/ noun

Definition

The condition or state of having a split or forked tongue; the anatomical characteristic of possessing a divided tongue.

Etymology

From Latin 'fissus' (split) + 'lingua' (tongue) + the suffix -ia (forming nouns related to states or conditions).

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Fissilinguia is why reptile researchers can explain exactly how a snake samples its environment—it's actually a sophisticated chemical detection system!

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