Where is the sense of smell located in a snake?
In snakes, the sense of smell is located in the Jacobson's organ, also known as the vomeronasal organ. This organ is located on the roof of the snake's mouth, behind the front teeth, and is responsible for detecting chemical signals such as pheromones, which are important for communication and detecting prey. When a snake flicks its tongue, it picks up scent particles from its environment, which are then transferred to the Jacobson's organ for processing.
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