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Rat tails, commonly known as rat-tailed maggots, thrive in polluted water due to their ability to tolerate low oxygen levels and high organic matter concentrations. They possess a long, siphon-like tail that allows them to breathe atmospheric oxygen while submerged. This adaptation enables them to inhabit environments that are inhospitable to many other organisms, effectively allowing them to survive and even flourish in degraded aquatic ecosystems. Their resilience makes them important indicators of water quality and pollution levels.
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Can a rat suvive without a tail?
Yes, rats can survive without a tail. Depending on how the rat lost the tail, it could become infected.
Which animals can be found in most polluted water?
fish because once they take in the poluted water there lives are in danger
Will a rat tailed maggot survive without oxygen?
No, a rat-tailed maggot, also known as the larva of a drone fly, needs oxygen to survive. This aquatic larva breathes through a long, telescopic breathing tube called a "rat tail" that it extends to the surface of the water to take in oxygen. Without access to oxygen, the maggot will not be able to survive.
Can rat tailed maggots and midge larvae live in pollute water or in fresh water?
Rat-tailed maggots and midge larvae can thrive in polluted water, as they are often found in environments rich in organic matter and decaying material. These organisms are adapted to survive in low-oxygen conditions, which are common in polluted aquatic habitats. However, they can also be found in fresh water, indicating their versatility in various water quality conditions. Their presence can serve as indicators of water quality and ecological health.
How long can a rat survive with out water?
longer than a camel
Rat tail comb invented in 1985 by who?
Rat Tail CombYou
What is a sea rat?
it looks like a rat with wiskers and a tail but the body has scales and fins also it can breath under water
What has a rat tail but is not a rat?
a comb
When was the rat tail comb invented?
the rat tail comb was invented in 1985
What does it mean when a rat chews on it's tail?
it means that ur rat has an itchy tail. i think.
Does the circulatory and excretory systems help the kangaroo rat survive in the desert?
yes. the adaptations of the excretory system of the kangaroo rat mean that it is better suited to survive in the desert. mainly in that the kangaroo rat retains the water and passes out dry feces and highly concentrated urine, as it tries to retain the water it has.
Why can't rat-tailed maggots survive well in clean water?
Its because they are ugly
