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eels must open and cloth their mouths constantly in order to circulate water over their gills
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How does electric eels eat?
They eat through their mouths.
Who said Be careful of the guys that close their eyes when they open their mouths?
Alan Brunacini
Why do frogs open and close their mouths?
to allow air to enter into enter their body
Do moray eels eat shrimp?
I am pretty sure moray eels eat shrimp because I've seen pictures with shrimp in their mouths
What joint causes the click and pop that sometimes heard when mouths open and close?
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ).
Could a fish survive without opening and closing there mouths?
No. If they didn't open and close their mouths, water couldn't flow through their body, and then out their gills. Thus, they wouldn't survive.
Why can't chickens swallow while upside down?
Chickens swallow differently than we do. We close our mouths and let our throats do the rest. Chickens open and close their mouths rapidly while tilting their heads up, they need gravity to do the rest.
3 What is the function of stomata in photosynthesis?
Stomata are tiny openings on leaves that act as mouths. They open and close to release and take in moisture.
Why do birds have their mouths open?
to eat, or to sing, or to vomit into the mouths of their children
Do crocodiles close their eyes when they open their mouths?
No. Crocodiles have muscles in their mouths that are extremely powerful, and designed to firmly. When submerging under water, they close their ear and nostril flaps. They have a third eyelid, called the nictitating membrane that protects their eyes underwater.
Why do crocodiles sleep with their mouths on the beach?
Crocodiles are often seen on the beach, looking like they are asleep, with their mouths open. What they are doing is basking, they keep their mouths open to regulate their body temperature. People sweat, dogs and cats pant, and crocodiles open their mouths :)
Can basking whales close there mouths?
yes
