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to capture its prey and to have it
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What does a frog use to capture food?
a frog uses its sticky toung to catch flies and such when it is hungry.
What color is frog blood?
oxidyzed (blue blood) and de-oxidyzed (red blood) blood is mixed
Can a frog live without his tongue?
A frog might be able to live without its tongue only for a short while. This is because a frog relies on its tongue to trap insects for food.
How long does the frog's tongue last?
Generally, as long as the frog.
What advantage is the method of attachment of the tongue in a frog?
The tongue is attached to the front of the mouth on a frog.
How long can a frog's tongue grow?
Depends on the species and how big the frog is.
What is an unusual feature about the frog's tongue?
A frog's tongue is fastened to the front of the mouth instead of the back. This is an adaption the frog has made over time. It is in the front so it does not block the epiglottis (esophagus) and so the frog can reach its tongue out farther to catch a fly with speed and accuracy.
Why is the frog tongue sticky?
The sticky tongue of a frog helps it catch the small insects upon which it feeds.To catch food eg insects and bugsFrogs are unique and interesting creatures. They have a long sticky tongue, that is used and needed for catching and digesting its food.
Where is the tongue located in a frog?
in the mouth
A frog's tongue attaches at the?
Anterior
What is the relationship in the ecosystem if a pond frog catches a fly on his tongue?
The relationship in the ecosystem if a pond frog catches a fly on his tongue is predator and prey. The frog is the predator and the fly is its prey.
What is the function of a frog's tongue?
The frog's tongue is attatched near the front of the mouth rather than the rear. This means that it can be curled at the base of the mouth with the tip pointing backwards towards the frog's throat. The tongue can therefore be flipped out very quickly in order to catch insects and other prey. Mucus glands in the frog's mouth also produce a sticky substance which makes it easier for prey to stick to the tongue.
