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How do alligators eat under water without getting water into their lungs?
They have a special flap that closes off the airway when they swallow.
Do alligators breathe air with their lungs?
Yes. Alligators breathe with lungs.
How do alligators eat under water without getting water in their lungs?
maybe it putts the water at the front of it's mouth and swallows the food first and then spits the water out.
What fish breathing structure is part of an alligator?
Alligators possess a structure known as a "palatal valve," which is part of their respiratory system. While alligators are reptiles and primarily breathe air through lungs, the palatal valve allows them to keep their mouths closed while submerged, preventing water from entering their lungs. Additionally, it helps them to hold prey underwater without drowning. Unlike fish gills, alligator respiration is adapted for a semi-aquatic lifestyle.
What organ do alligators use to get oxygen?
lungs they do have lungs they come up to breath
Does an alligator breath air with lungs?
Yes it does. Alligators are reptiles and reptiles have lungs.
Do alligators breath air with its lungs?
yes. a alligator has lungs and they breathe threw it.
How do alligators breathe on land?
With lungs, pretty much like you and I.
How do alligators obtain oxygen?
Alligators are air breathers. They inhale and exhale through their nostrils. Their lungs absorb oxygen from the air that they inhale.
What has lungs to breathe and gills to breathe underwater?
A salamander has both lungs and gills to breathe underwater. I found a good site if you want to read more about them.
Do alligators have lungs or gills?
The alligator gar can "sort of" breathe air. It is a fish, complete with gills, but is a primitive one. It's gills don't work very well out of water, but it can survive for several hours in air. A link can be found below.
Does frog don't have a need of lungs when they are underwater?
Obviously not.
