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so it can breathe underwater

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Why can snakes live so far away from water and frogs can' t?

because snakes are snakes and frogs are frogs


Where are the external nares on the frogs located?

The internal nostril openings (nares) carry air from the nostrils to the mouth, so that a frog can breathe air when on the surface, by expanding its mouth to pull in and "swallow" air. Underwater, the internal nares close to keep water out.


What is the name of a frogs nose?

nares is what they are called for baby and adult frogs


Why can frogs jump so far?

Due to large powerful hind limbs .


How do frogs look at you?

frogs can turn their eyes in different directions to see whats behind,in front and on the sides of them so they can see you from different directions. they can even see you from behind when the frog is facing forward!


How do frogs jump so far?

because their legs are pretty long and they have powerful back legs.Like a cricket When a frogs jumps, their back legs unfold so thy can go higher!


Why do frogs float in water with their eyes nostrils and eardrums about water level?

Its so that they can see and hear when prey or a predator is near by.


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


How does the number of time the nostrils open and close in one minute compare with the number of times the throat moves up and down in one minute?

In reference to frogs, the number of times is the same. So, in one minute, however many times the nostrils open and close is how many times the throat moves up and down.


Can newts live with frogs in the same tank?

Yes. As far as I know they can live together in ponds, so why not in tanks?


How are the frog's feet adapted for swimming?

So then they can lay there eggs in the water.


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.