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 January 17, 2018

Which Came First: The Proboscis or the Flower?

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In today's Nerdy Curio from 60-Second Science, a new fossil find reveals that the sucking tongue of butterflies—or proboscis—appears to have evolved before the emergence of flowers.

Aired January 13, 2018

All 60-Second Science content is available at www.scientificamerican.com

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