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Do a seal's nostrils close

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i would answer it if i could but it doesnt really make much sense.what do you mean?

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mammals cannot brathe in oxygen that is in water so they shut their noses when they are in water to prevent the intake of the oxygen which is dissolved in water

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Yes they do.

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