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Why does algae grow on sloths?
I think it is because sloths are VERY slow and since there so slow algae grows on them.
Do sloths grow algae?
No, but they do move so slow that algae grows on them, that is why they can have a greenish tint. The pace of their movement has nothing to do with algae growth.
Why do sloths get a green coating on there fur?
Sloths will grow algae on their fur, it is a beneficial relationship for both parties since the sloth will get the algae closer to the sun so it can grow and gather nutrients, and the algae provides the sloth with beneficial nutrients which itabsorbsthrough its skin.
Adaptations of a sloth?
The adaptations of a sloth are that it grows algae on its fur and the algae helps it blend in with treetops from predators. Sloths have a good sense of smell to find and detect predators. Sloths can open and close their nose to keep termites from coming up their nose.
Why Does green algae grows on the sloths fur?
Previous answer: "Green algae grows on sloths fur because they have beetles in their fur." Actually, the fur of most sloths is host to two species of symbiotic cyanobacteria, which may enhance their camouflage in their environment.[1][2] Because of the cyanobacteria, sloth fur is a small ecosystem of its own, hosting many species of non-parasitic insects.
Why does algae grow on sloths?
I think it is because sloths are VERY slow and since there so slow algae grows on them.
What animal has algae growing in its hair?
Sloths .
Why do sloths sometimes look green?
Green algae live in the hollow hair of sloths, making it green.
How do sloths get their camouflage?
Partly from natural colouration, partly from algae growing in their fur.
Do sloths grow algae?
No, but they do move so slow that algae grows on them, that is why they can have a greenish tint. The pace of their movement has nothing to do with algae growth.
Why do sloths get a green coating on there fur?
Sloths will grow algae on their fur, it is a beneficial relationship for both parties since the sloth will get the algae closer to the sun so it can grow and gather nutrients, and the algae provides the sloth with beneficial nutrients which itabsorbsthrough its skin.
Why sloths mammal are green in color?
Because they have an algae growing in their fur.
How have sloths adapted to living in the rain forest?
sloths adapted to the tropical rain forest because green algae grows on their fur which camouflages them.
Why algae is on a three toed sloth?
sloths move so slowly( .5-1 ft per second) that moss and algae grows on them.
Adaptations of a sloth?
The adaptations of a sloth are that it grows algae on its fur and the algae helps it blend in with treetops from predators. Sloths have a good sense of smell to find and detect predators. Sloths can open and close their nose to keep termites from coming up their nose.
Why does green algae grow in a sloths fur?
Sloth fur has a symbiotic relationship with algae. Algae benefits by obtaining water while on the sloth. The sloth benefits by being camouflaged from the green coloring.
Why Does green algae grows on the sloths fur?
Previous answer: "Green algae grows on sloths fur because they have beetles in their fur." Actually, the fur of most sloths is host to two species of symbiotic cyanobacteria, which may enhance their camouflage in their environment.[1][2] Because of the cyanobacteria, sloth fur is a small ecosystem of its own, hosting many species of non-parasitic insects.
