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It can be drawn across the eye to protect it from dust and keep it moist.
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What membrane covers the eye of a frog?
The nictitating membrane is the transparent layer the covers the outside of a frogs eye. Frogs have a so-called Nictitating membrane, which they can slide over their eyes for protection. They do this while jumping and swimming.
Is Nictitating membrane hereditory?
The membrane is. SOME problems with it are too.
What is the membrane over the fetal pig eye called?
The nictitating membrane.
What color is the nictitating membrane?
depends on the species.
What is Feline second eyelid called?
A nictitating membrane The nictitating membrane is the THIRD eyelid, the SECOND eyelid that you asked about is just that, the eyelid, just like in humans
Where is the location of a nictitating membrane of frog?
The nictitating membrane is part of a frog's eye. It is just above the lower lid and acts as a protective third eyelid.
Name of the translucent eyelid that owls have?
Nictitating membrane
Is cartilage present in your eyes?
nictitating membrane is cartilage.
What is a horses third eyelid called?
Nictitating Membrane
What is the transparent eyelid of a frog called?
nictitating membrane
Where is the nictitating membrane located?
depends on the species.
What are the extra membranes in reptiles?
It's called the Nictitating membrane
