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Sloths will grow algae on their fur, it is a beneficial relationship for both parties since the sloth will get the algae closer to the sun so it can grow and gather nutrients, and the algae provides the sloth with beneficial nutrients which itabsorbsthrough its skin.
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Why Does green algae grows on the sloths fur?
Previous answer: "Green algae grows on sloths fur because they have beetles in their fur." Actually, the fur of most sloths is host to two species of symbiotic cyanobacteria, which may enhance their camouflage in their environment.[1][2] Because of the cyanobacteria, sloth fur is a small ecosystem of its own, hosting many species of non-parasitic insects.
Why does a sloth have fur?
Sloths have fur because they are mammals.
How do sloth's camouflage?
Sloths camouflage by there fur
Why do sloths grow mold?
because of the water that is i trees and stuff when it rains it gets in the sloths fur and starts to grow mold
What do giant sloths look like?
giant sloths have a round body and sloped neck and a brown coat [fur] and large claws
Why do sloths sometimes look green?
Green algae live in the hollow hair of sloths, making it green.
Why sloths mammal are green in color?
Because they have an algae growing in their fur.
Why Does green algae grows on the sloths fur?
Previous answer: "Green algae grows on sloths fur because they have beetles in their fur." Actually, the fur of most sloths is host to two species of symbiotic cyanobacteria, which may enhance their camouflage in their environment.[1][2] Because of the cyanobacteria, sloth fur is a small ecosystem of its own, hosting many species of non-parasitic insects.
How have sloths adapted to living in the rain forest?
sloths adapted to the tropical rain forest because green algae grows on their fur which camouflages them.
What do sloths have on them?
Sloths have fur on them like most animals.
Why does a sloth have fur?
Sloths have fur because they are mammals.
Why does green algae grow in a sloths fur?
Green algae grows in a sloth's fur because the sloth's slow movement and low body temperature provide an ideal environment for algae to thrive. The algae benefits from the moisture and warmth in the sloth's fur, while the sloth gains camouflage from the green coloration. This relationship is a form of symbiosis where both the sloth and the algae benefit.
What kind of fur do sloths have?
i think fur and skin only
What is the sloths skin covering?
fur
How do sloth's camouflage?
Sloths camouflage by there fur
What does a sloths fur feel like?
Thick and brown
How do sloths get their camouflage?
Partly from natural colouration, partly from algae growing in their fur.
