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Atlantic Mudskipper Reveals Evolutionary Secrets of Feeding

8/25/2025

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Researchers examined the Atlantic mudskipper to investigate the evolution of the hyoid bone in tetrapods.
The mudskipper employs a "hydrodynamic tongue" for feeding on land, showcasing a distinct adaptation.
High-speed and X-ray videos showed the fish struggled to swallow without water, returning to water 70% of the time.

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Story summary

Researchers examined the Atlantic mudskipper to investigate the evolution of the hyoid bone in tetrapods.
The mudskipper employs a "hydrodynamic tongue" for feeding on land, showcasing a distinct adaptation.
High-speed and X-ray videos showed the fish struggled to swallow without water, returning to water 70% of the time.