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October 26, 2012
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Adaptations in action: A nectar-feeding bat with a long tongue.
This bat has a long tongue for nectar feeding. The ears of bats are shaped to maximize detection of sound waves for echolocation. Bats emit sounds for echolocation through their mouths or noses, depending on the species.
Credit: Brock Fenton
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