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Why do you think the crocodiles eyes and nostrils protrude above the surface when it is in the water?
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∙ 6y ago
The organisms living in the water come out for respiration, So crocodile keep its snout out of water while resting for taking in oxygen and give out carbon dioxide.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 6y agobecause they cant breathe nor they can see under the water
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How crocodiles find food?
Crocodiles (as well as alligators) find food primarily by making use of their well-designed anatomy. With the bulk of their long bodies hidden below the water's surface and only their nostrils and eyes above it, crocodiles patrol the rivers and lakes within their territory until they come across prey. Unseen, they may approach within striking distance and then attack.
How does a reptile get its oxygen?
Crocodiles and alligators breathe in the water by raising their head and snout above the waters surface. Since they do not have gills, they have to hold their breath underwater. When hunting, only their eyes and snout are visible, making them look like a piece of driftwood.
Where do frogs breath from?
They have small nostrils that they breath out of. _______________________________________________________________________ Yes, they breathe from tiny nostrils above their mouths, like the person said above me, but for a more specific answer, I would say that they breathe from lungs because not every animal has lungs.
How many nostirals horses have?
Horses have two nostrils,like humans. They are located on the muzzle, above their mouths.
Does a snake have any nostrils?
Every animal has a butt hole to let the food they eat get out of their body. If they didn't then it would just sit there in their body, and they would eventually get to big and die. So yes snakes do have butt holes.
How do crocodiles breath above water?
Crocodiles have nostrils on the top of their snouts.
What structure of the frog shows that it has adapted to its water environment?
Some of the frogsâ?? adaptations to water include its powerful legs, eyes that protrude above the water surface while the rest of the body is immersed, and nostrils that are situated so that air can be breathed while frogs are swimming at the surface. These nostrils can also close when it is under the water.
Why do you think the crocodiles eyes and nostrils protrude above the the water?
Crocodiles have three sets of eyelids because one eyelid helps them to survive out on land, the other one is soft and helps them to sleep and the last one of all helps crocodiles to swim underwater. The crocodile can change these eyelids by voluntary actions.
How do you use protrude in a sentence?
The long neck of the Loch Ness monster protruded above the surface of the lake.
What are some synonyms of the word protrude?
The word protrude means to extend beyond or above a surface. There are many synonyms for this word such as: extrude, jut, jut out, bulge, swell, and distend.
What does protruding mean?
It means "sticks out" from something. Your ears protrude from your head. The side mirrors on your car protrude from the doors.
How crocodiles find food?
Crocodiles (as well as alligators) find food primarily by making use of their well-designed anatomy. With the bulk of their long bodies hidden below the water's surface and only their nostrils and eyes above it, crocodiles patrol the rivers and lakes within their territory until they come across prey. Unseen, they may approach within striking distance and then attack.
Why do crocodiles lay in water with their heads just above the surface?
in order for them to see their prey
How do crocodiles breath on land?
They don't, any aquatic reptile needs to return to the surface to breathe after a while, the only creatures that can breather underwater are fish (and all their variants ie: sharks, stingrays etc)
What should be done with the anchor bolts that protrude above the surface of the mat?
Grind these protrusions even with the ramp using the disc grinder provided
What should be done with anchor bolts that protrude above the surface of the mat?
Grind these protrusions even with the ramp using the disc grinder provided
How do dugongs breathe?
Through special nostrils. The nostrils of a dugong are closed when submerged in water, and since a dugong is a mammal, it cannot breathe oxygen from inside the water. When they want to breathe, they push their nostrils above the water surface, when they're underwater, nostrils are shut to prevent water from entering.
