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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Vishwam Sankaran

Scientists finally discover ‘overlooked’ clitoris in snakes – not one, but two

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An international team of scientists has for the first time provided a detailed anatomical description of the female snake clitoris, an advance that could lead to better understanding of reptile evolution.

The findings, published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B, counters the long-held assumption that the clitoris is either absent or non-functional in snakes.

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