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Can snails live underwater and if so, for how long?
Yes, some snails can live underwater for extended periods of time, as they have adapted to breathe through their skin or gills. The exact length of time a snail can survive underwater varies depending on the species and environmental conditions.
Can snails survive in water and if so, for how long?
Yes, snails can survive in water for a limited time. Most snails are able to survive underwater for several hours to a few days, depending on the species and environmental conditions. However, prolonged exposure to water can be harmful to snails as they need air to breathe.
Can water snails live on land and if so, what conditions are necessary for their survival?
Water snails cannot live on land as they require a moist environment to survive. They need water to breathe and move, so without it, they would quickly dehydrate and die.
Dose a snail drown in water?
Yes land snails breathe air. so they can drown in water. Sea snails and fresh water snails breathe oxygen derived from water using gills so they can drown in air. I guess that the rate that they expire at is quite slow since their metabolism would be very slow.
Do snails live in the water, and if so, what are some of the characteristics of their aquatic habitats?
Yes, some snails live in water. Aquatic snails can be found in freshwater or saltwater habitats. They typically have gills to breathe underwater and may have a shell to protect themselves. Aquatic habitats for snails can include ponds, rivers, lakes, and oceans.
How do crocodiles breath on land?
They don't, any aquatic reptile needs to return to the surface to breathe after a while, the only creatures that can breather underwater are fish (and all their variants ie: sharks, stingrays etc)
Can a penguin breathe underwater?
no. they cannot. they do not have gills so therefore they cannot breath underwater.
Do snails live both on land and underwater?
I found a snail living out on land and i put it in water and it lived under water..... so i think the answer is yes :D
Why are frogs nostrils so far forward?
so it can breathe underwater
Can sea snails live on land and if so, how do they adapt to the different environment?
Sea snails are adapted to living in water and cannot survive on land for extended periods of time. Their bodies are not equipped to retain moisture and they rely on water to breathe and move. If a sea snail is stranded on land, it will likely dry out and die.
What is the longest a fish has stayed underwater for?
Their entire lives. They can breathe underwater, so they never have to come up.
How are mollusks able to stay out of water?
Snails and slugs have lungs, so they can breathe.
