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Sand dollars don't protect themself, they just sit their........ :)-
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How sand dollars got its name?
sand dollars got there name because they are shaped like a coin and they dig themselves into the sand
Why are sand dollars found in sand?
Because that is where they live, that way they can burrie themselves in the sand to get protection from predators.
How does a desert death snake protect themself?
They protect themselves by burying themselves under sand and of course their poisones bites.
How are sand dollars poison to humans?
They are not harmful although baby dollars clone themselves when they sense danger.
HOW FLOUNDERS PROTECT THEMSELVES?
Flounder are flat and can quickly cover themselves with silt/sand on the ocean floor for camouflage and hiding.
How do flounder protect themselves?
Flounder are flat and can quickly cover themselves with silt/sand on the ocean floor for camouflage and hiding.
Do clams burrow in mud?
Yes, clams have to burrow into sand or mud in order to protect themselves
What is the difference between sand dollars and sea urchins?
The structural deference between them is that Sea urchins are more globular whereas sand dollars are flattened. Unlike sea urchins, the sand dollars burrow themselves when threatened. Sand dollars have anus opening at their back side whereas the sea urchins have it at the top.
What did the hopi do to protect themselves?
They would use the clay and sand in the desert to build pueblos. Joy I.
How do sand dollars move around?
Sand dollars actually live on the bottom of the ocean or under the ocean floor. They can move throughout the sediment. The have things called Podias which move the sand dollar's food towards its food opening. They have few natural predators, some of them are ocean pouts and sunflower starfish. You will commonly find them broken mostly because of the undertow and the tides. Sometimes you will find a sand dollar and it will most likely be a dead one.
Why do you think horned toads like to bury themselves?
They bury themselves to protect themselves from predators while they sleep.
Why do sand dollars turn yellow?
Sand dollars turn your hand yellow because you have taken it out of the water and it feels threatened. The animal then releases hormones that can injure it's attacker if it gets in it's eyes or mouth...... Make sure to wash your hands if this gets on you. -ps- I love sand dollars.
