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Q: What is the third eyelid called?
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What it the third eyelid of a horse?

The third eyelid on a frog is called a nictitating membrane.


What is a horses third eyelid called?

Nictitating Membrane


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


What is the third eyelid of a bald eagle called scientificly?

It is called a nictating membrane.


What animals have a third eyelid in the Sahara?

The camel has a third eyelid.


What is the Third eyelid in cats dogs called?

The third eyelid in the cat (and dog) is found in the lower corner of the eye on the side near the nose. It can be visualized on occasion as it may partially elevate and partially cover the eye. In birds, the third eyelid is very functional and sweeps across the entire eye. It too is located in the same spot as the cat and dog. Even humans have a third eyelid, however, it is vestigial (a small non-functional remnant).


Is the third clear eyelid an extension of the upper eyelid on a frog?

Yes because it is to help the frogs see under water


Do bettas blink?

No, no fish can blink because they have no eyelids. We blink to regain moisture in our eyes and wash away dirt, but they are surrounded by moisture and water, so there is no need to blink. However, the are a few that have a nictitating membrane (also called the third eyelid) that they "blink". This "third eyelid" is used to protect the eyes.


My cat has shown her third eyelid does this mean she's sick?

Seeing your cat's third eyelid is a common sign of disease in cats. To answer your question, yes, it is very possible it means that your cat is sick.


What is the common name for the nictitiating membrane?

It is often called a third eyelid or haw (and may be referred to as the plica semilunaris or palpebra tertiain scientific terminology).


What are the hairs on your eyelid called?

eyebrows


What the hair that grows on eyelid called?

Eyelashes.