Why do cats have rough tongues?

My friend’s cat licked my hand and the cat’s tongue was very rough, like sandpaper. What’s the deal with that?

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I experienced the same thing with a friend’s cat and then found out that there are tiny structures on a cat’s tongue which are made of keratin (same thing that their claws are made of). These structures help cats eat meaty things (since they’re carnivores). I am sure there are other factors too, in addition to this.

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Hmmm…makes sense. So, by that logic, all carnivores should have rough tongues?

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By that logic, yes that makes sense

Come to think of it, yes that makes sense. But I know this about only cats