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Alligators have a special eyelid that is a bit transparent, which allows them to see underwater
Rusty Hahn
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∙ 14y agoIt has a third eye lid.
This enables it to see clearly when under water and protects it from dirt and sand
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How are these alligator's eyes adapted for seeing in water?
Alligators have a special eyelid that is a bit transparent, which allows them to see underwater
How do american aligators eyes adapted for seeing in the water?
They have a transparent membrane that covers the eye when they submerge.
How are these alligators eyes adapted in water?
simple they have this extra covering which folds back as soon as they come out of the water
How do American alligators see in the water?
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How are these alligators eyes adapted for life in a tree?
Alligators don't live in trees nor can they climb trees. They live in the water and come out on land occasionally to bask in the sun.
How are an alligator's eye adapted for seeing in the water?
they have a scale over there eye to protect it
How are alligator's adapted to seeing under water?
So they can locate their pray
Can alligators live in saltwater?
Like Crocodiles, Alligators have salt glands. However, unlike crocodiles, these are not active, and so the alligator can perhaps only stay in salt water for a few hours at the MOST. Crocodiles are more adapted to life in the ocean than alligators, because their salt glands work :)
What do Alligators get eaten by?
Adult American alligators have very few predators, but they do get eaten by black bears on rare occasions. A bigger alligator will occasionally eat the adult alligator. The youngs get preyed on by big fish, wading birds, monitor lizards, and water snakes.
Why do alligators live by water?
Alligators are amphibious animals and need to spend time in the water.
Can alligators climb trees?
Yes they can. But alligators spend more time in water.
Do alligators jump?
with the aid of their tail, alligators can jump at out of the water.
