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This is because the frog skin secretes a mucus that helps keep it moist
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 8y agoa frogs skin is thin because it lets moisture out and that saves the frog from having to waste time pooing and weeing
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∙ 12y agoBecause if they didn't they would dry and shrivell up, isn't that obvious?
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∙ 14y agoBecause slime keeps their body moist
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∙ 14y agoIt is more slimy than scaly.
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∙ 14y agothey live in a slimy world
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How does a frogs skin aid in respiration?
The frogs have mucus glands in their skin that secrete mucus. These mucus glands keep the frog's skin moist so that the diffusion of gases can occur. Oxygen diffuses into the frog's bloodstream and carbon dioxide diffuses out.
Why do frogs need to keep hydrated?
Frogs needs to absorb water into their skin when they get too warm because they have the same temperature as the air and the water.
Which animal group has smooth moist skin?
Amphibians. some reptiles also have smooth, moist skin.
What kind of skin do frogs have?
A frog has a layer of poisonous glands all over its body.They can jump into a pond or body of water and go to the bottom and conceal themselves in the mud. They do this by flattening themselves out and remaining completely still.
What do adult frogs breathe with?
Their Answer: They breathe with their lungs because they live on land!!!!!!!!!!!! My Answer: They actually breathe through their skin, and the skin must be kept moist or it dies. That is why frogs die if you put common table salt on it. Also, most frogs live in ponds and streams, and not on land.
What glands under a frogs skin keep the skin moist?
Mucous glands
Why are live frogs slimy?
This is because frogs secrete a mucus which help keep their skin moist
Are frogs scaly?
Frogs have wet, moist skin. Their skin is not scaly, but it is smooth.
Why do frogs like rain?
Frogs are amphibians, and amphibians need to keep their skin moist, and rain helps with that.
What is the function of mucous on the frogs skin?
Frogs are very easily dehydrated and need to keep their skin moist permanently. To support this the hydrophyle (waterbinding) mucus is sectreted.
What do you call animals with moist skin?
Animals who need to have moist skin are amphibians, such as frogs.
Are frogs smooth?
Yes, frogs typically have smooth, moist skin.
How do frogs breathe in water?
Through their moist skin.
Why do frogs have thin and moist skin?
It is thin because oxygen is past through it.
How does a moist skin help frogs survive?
so they don't dry out or get dehitraited
Why is a frogs skin slimy?
Frogs are amphibians, so they spend most of their time in water. This causes them to have a protective layer of skin to keep them from drying out. This and the fact that they spend much time in water results in a slimy texture of their skin.
What animal breath through it moist skin?
it is frogs and toads.
