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Can frogs swipe insects with their tongues?

yes they can


What generally eat insects and have long sticky tongues?

Frogs(:


Why do frogs have long tongues?

Frogs with long tongues eat prey that is far away. Frogs (such as Ground Frogs) that eat prey close to them (such as ants) don't have long tongues.so they can catch tings from further away with out being noticed


What does frog eat and what does it use to capture its prey?

Frogs tend to eat insects, and they usually catch the insects by snapping their long, sticky tongues out and catching the fly in the mucus on the tongue.


What adaptation does it have for its food?

Frogs have a large mouth because their teeth arenâ??t very good at chewing, so they need to have a big mouth to swallow things whole. Frogs also have long sticky tongues for catching insects that are hovering above the water.


How are frogs good for the world?

They are good for the world because they eat insects.


Why do frogs eat insects?

Frogs eat insects primarily as a source of nutrition, as insects provide essential proteins, vitamins, and minerals that are crucial for their growth and survival. Being carnivorous, frogs have evolved to be efficient hunters, using their long, sticky tongues to catch insects quickly. This diet also helps control insect populations in their ecosystems, contributing to ecological balance. Additionally, feeding on insects supports their energy needs for activities such as mating, movement, and thermoregulation.


Do frogs use their tongues for sexual activity?

no


What kind of frogs eat insects?

Most frogs eat insects.


Why do frogs have tongues?

to catch food when they r hungry


Why do all frogs have tongues?

no because they can't eat


What is the difference in frogs and salamanders?

The difference is frogs are more circular and have long sticky tongues. Salamanders look more like damp lizards and don't have sticky tongues