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Do amphibians need oxygen?

Yes, amphibians need oxygen to survive. Although they can absorb oxygen through their skin when submerged in water, they still rely on lungs to breathe air when on land. Inadequate oxygen supply can be detrimental to their health and well-being.


How does frog respire during hibernation?

During hibernation, frogs have very low metabolic rates, which reduces the need for oxygen. They absorb oxygen through their skin and membranes in the mouth, while releasing carbon dioxide. Their respiration slows down significantly to conserve energy during hibernation.


Why do amphibians need moist skin?

Amphibians need moist skin to be able to easily adapt to dry land or the water. This is because an amphibian's respiratory system must be able to adapt to either condition and thin, moist skin makes this easier.


What supplies the skin with nutrients and oxygen?

Blood vessels in the dermis layer of the skin supply nutrients and oxygen to skin cells. These blood vessels bring in nutrients and oxygen from the rest of the body through the bloodstream.


How does frogs moist skin help them survive?

Moist skin helps in respiration. A thin film of water is formed on the surface of the frog, into which the atmospheric oxygen gets dissolved and ultimately diffuses into the blood vessels underlying the skin. This is the reason, the skin of frog is richly vascular. Some amphibian species don't even have lungs but obtain all their oxygen this way. Frogs do have lung, though, but they still need to breathe through their skin as well.

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Do amphibians need oxygen?

Yes, amphibians need oxygen to survive. Although they can absorb oxygen through their skin when submerged in water, they still rely on lungs to breathe air when on land. Inadequate oxygen supply can be detrimental to their health and well-being.


Does most life on earth need oxygen or is Most not need it?

all animals need oxygen no matter whether they get it from the water or air or through their skin. plants don't need oxygen that i know of they convert carbon dioxide to oxygen truthfully I'm not sure about bacteria, viruses, protisits, etc (microscopic life) but I'm pretty sure they get energy from oxygen.


What do skin divers do when they come out the water?

When skin divers come out of the water, they typically remove their wetsuits or dive gear and rinse off any saltwater or chlorine to prevent skin irritation. They may also check and clean their equipment, such as snorkels and masks. Afterward, divers often hydrate, share their experiences or observations with others, and plan their next dive or activity. Finally, they might take time to relax and enjoy the surrounding environment.


What Distinguishes amphibians from reptiles?

Amphibians can absorb oxygen through their skin - reptiles need to physically breathe.


Why do swimmers and divers take bath after they get out of the pool?

To remove chlorine and other comtanimates on their skin and bathing suit.


7 Why are blood vessels so close to the frogs sub surface skin?

The frog's skin has many small blood vessels so that oxygen can go through the thin skin, through the fine blood vessels, and into the blood stream, allowing for the frog to breathe more easily.


How does frog respire during hibernation?

During hibernation, frogs have very low metabolic rates, which reduces the need for oxygen. They absorb oxygen through their skin and membranes in the mouth, while releasing carbon dioxide. Their respiration slows down significantly to conserve energy during hibernation.