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Alligators have a special eyelid that is a bit transparent, which allows them to see underwater

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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 are American 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 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 do american aligators eyes adapted for seeing in the water?

They have a transparent membrane that covers the eye when they submerge.


Are alligators blind?

Alligators are not blind but do not have peripheral vision. Alligators may look to be slow but they are not.


How are alligator's adapted to seeing under water?

Alligators have clear eyelids that act like goggles underwater to protect their eyes and help them see clearly. They also have specialized eyes with a tapetum lucidum behind the retina that enhances their vision in low light conditions, such as underwater. Additionally, their eyes are located on top of their heads, allowing them to stay submerged while still being able to see above the water's surface.


How American alligator eyes adated for seeing in water?

They have 3 sets of eyelids to help them see under water without hurting their eyes. They also have a flap in their throat so they can open their mouth under water and eat food without getting water in their throat. Last, they have flaps on their nostrils that help them go under water and not get water in their nose.


How are fish adapted to living water?

2 ways that Fish are adapted to living in water are gills and fins, or scales ( streamline) and protected eyes.


Do alligators like chlorine?

no because it hurts their eyes just like humans and they live in clear water.


How do alligators sleep?

Alligators typically sleep with their eyes closed, floating at the water's surface or resting on the shoreline. They have a nictitating membrane that covers their eyes for protection while still allowing them to stay alert to potential threats. Alligators may also burrow into mud, vegetation, or a den on land to rest and regulate their body temperature.


How have alligator's eyes adapted to water?

They have grown a layer of skin, sort of like an eyelid over their eye, protecting their eyes from dirt in the water.


How many layers of eyes does a alligators have?

alligators have 2 layers of skin on they're eye's