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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 :)
Why do sharks swim with their mouth open?
Many fish swim with their mouths open. They swim with their mouths open because the water goes into their mouths and out their gills, which is how they breathe.
How do frogs catch flies?
.">.">It,s catches bugs with it,s sticky tongue.They wait until they see a bug near them then open their mouths and shoot out their tongues and grab them before the poor guy knew what hit him.
Is a frog a predator?
Frogs will eat any live animal they can stuff in their mouths, so yes, they are predators.
Why do crocodiles open their mouths?
Crocodiles open their mouths for 2 reasons: to cool off and to let spur-winged plovers get rid of parasites. the cooling is possible because the open mouth has more volume (surface area) for heat to escape.
Why do eels open and close their mouths?
eels must open and cloth their mouths constantly in order to circulate water over their gills
Who said Be careful of the guys that close their eyes when they open their mouths?
Alan Brunacini
How do dart frogs eat?
with their mouths
How do glass frogs eat?
using their glass 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.
Why do frogs have large mouths and a sticky tongue?
Because they need big enough mouths to get some of those big bugs in their mouths that they eat.
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.
Do frogs eat with their eyes open?
No, frogs usually close their eyes when swallowing their food. The muscles related to their eyes help them in the process of gulping food down their throat.
Where are the frog's vomerine teeth located?
Its located in the frogs upper part of its mouths.
How do frogs use the ciliated cells in their mouths to aid in respiration?
by having a zygote
