When a snake flicks its tongue out to "taste" the air or my hand,it must return the tips of the tongue past the _____________ in the roof of its mouth to detect the "taste."

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The organ that snakes use to "taste" the air or other objects is the Jacobson's organ, which is located in the roof of their mouth. To detect the scents or chemicals in the air, the snake flicks its tongue out and then retracts it, bringing the tips of the tongue past the Jacobson's organ for analysis.

When a Snake Flicks Its Tongue Out to "Taste" the Air