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turtles, like majority of reptiles use glands located in their nasal passages, tear ducts, etc to secrete excess salt
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Where do sea turtles get water?
the sea turtle can drink salt water. this is possible because they have a special gland in their mouths that filters out the salt.
Do turtle have mammary gland?
No they do not. Turtles are not mammals.
Do penguins have a salt gland or a sweat gland?
They have salt glands which prevent an excessive amount of salt in the water from irritating the skin. The salt glands are found on the penguin's facial region.
What kind of turtles live in salt water?
Snapping turtles
Do sea turtles live in fresh or salt water?
Salt only.
What are the components of salt and soda?
I like turtles
Do snapping turtles live in fresh or salt water?
Snapping turtles live in fresh water
Can eastern box turtles live in salt water?
Box turtles live on land not in water
What is the gland doctors image with iodine-131?
The thyroid gland is often imaged using a salt of iodine-131 as this gland has a high uptake of iodine.
Why do turtles get rid of salt in their body while nesting?
Female sea turtles get rid of salt in their body while nesting in order to keep sand out of their eyes. They have special glands designed to excrete salt, and the salt is excreted through their eyes.
What is the name of the disease that has to deal with salt?
the lack of salt is called Goiter, an enlargement of the thyroid gland.
Can you add salt to a red eared slider turtle tank?
no RES turtles are fresh water turtles
