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[[File:Toms tongue.jpg|thumb|Tom Paris holding his tongue]] |
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A '''tongue''' is a maneuverable [[muscle]] in a [[lifeform]]'s [[mouth]], used to aid in [[communication|speech]] and [[Digestive system|eating]]. The tongue has [[taste bud]]s for the latter one. |
A '''tongue''' is a maneuverable [[muscle]] in a [[lifeform]]'s [[mouth]], used to aid in [[communication|speech]] and [[Digestive system|eating]]. The tongue has [[taste bud]]s for the latter one. |
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The [[Unnamed humanoids (22nd century)#Butterfly_Dancers|Butterfly dancers]] of [[Rigel X]] have unusually long tongues, which allow them to grab [[butterfly|butterflies]] with them. ({{ENT|Broken Bow}}) |
The [[Unnamed humanoids (22nd century)#Butterfly_Dancers|Butterfly dancers]] of [[Rigel X]] have unusually long tongues, which allow them to grab [[butterfly|butterflies]] with them. ({{ENT|Broken Bow}}) |
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| + | ''{{alt|James T. Kirk}} developed a numb tongue following an [[allergy|allergic]] reaction to the [[Melvaran mud flea]] vaccine.'' ({{film|11}}) |
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The [[Voth]] are one [[species]] with unusually long tongues for [[humanoid]]s, and use them to lick caught [[insect]]s off special [[lamp]]s. ({{VOY|Distant Origin}}) |
The [[Voth]] are one [[species]] with unusually long tongues for [[humanoid]]s, and use them to lick caught [[insect]]s off special [[lamp]]s. ({{VOY|Distant Origin}}) |
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Tom Paris holding his tongue
A tongue is a maneuverable muscle in a lifeform's mouth, used to aid in speech and eating. The tongue has taste buds for the latter one.
The Butterfly dancers of Rigel X have unusually long tongues, which allow them to grab butterflies with them. (ENT: "Broken Bow")
James T. Kirk developed a numb tongue following an allergic reaction to the Melvaran mud flea vaccine. (Star Trek)
The Voth are one species with unusually long tongues for humanoids, and use them to lick caught insects off special lamps. (VOY: "Distant Origin")
It is said that when Bajoran hasperat is cooked properly, it should "sear the tongue." Macias reminded Ro Laren of this in 2370. (TNG: "Preemptive Strike")
According to Lwaxana Troi, the name Odo had a certain lyrical quality and rolled off the tongue. (DS9: "The Forsaken")
During the Ocampa elogium, one of the woman's parents massage her feet until her tongue swells. (VOY: "Elogium")
When Tom Paris underwent hyper-evolution in 2372, he lost his tongue as part of the transformation. (VOY: "Threshold")