Which feature do chameleons use to catch prey at a distance?

Which feature do chameleons use to catch prey at a distance?

• A. A tail that curls to trap prey
• B. A long sticky tongue for catching prey.
• C. Sharp teeth to shred prey
• D. Wings to catch prey.

Answer: (B)

Chameleons catch prey at distance by projecting a long, sticky tongue very quickly. They store elastic energy in the tongue and use rapid muscle action to shoot it outward while the rest of the body stays still. The tip of the tongue is coated with sticky saliva, so when it touches a moving insect, it adheres and is pulled back into the mouth before the prey can escape. Their eyes can move independently, giving them precise three‑dimensional aiming to hit targets at a distance.

Other options don’t fit this scenario: the tail mainly helps with balance and grabbing branches, not trapping prey at a distance; sharp teeth are used after capture for biting, not for catching prey from afar; and chameleons don’t have wings.