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Which Came First, the Proboscis or the Flower?

Which Came First, the Proboscis or the Flower?

Science Quickly

January 12, 20183m 50s

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Show Notes

A new fossil find reveals that the sucking tongue of butterflies—or proboscis—appears to have evolved before the emergence of flowers. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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