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An adult female horsefly can survive well over 20 minutes in around 2 feet of water without serious harm. Its wings are unaffected by being wet, and can fly off approximately 30 seconds after being released.
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Old name for horsefly?
name for horsefly -- Cleg
Bug that's starts with h?
Horsefly
Why do people call horseflies a horsefly?
People call horseflies a horsefly because they are huge. These flies are much bigger insects than the housefly for example.
What does he took off like a horsefly from a swatter mean?
It means he took off fast (just like a horsefly running away from a fly swatter).
How can a frog spend hours underwater without refilling its lungs?
Many frogs, although not all, are able to absorb oxygen through their skin and as a result, are able to remain underwater for extended periods.
Can mushrooms survive underwater?
Yes they can as long is they have nutrients to live off of ...and oxygen...
Do Venus fly traps do photosyntesis?
No, they don't. They cannot survive long underwater. If they are put under water for too long they will die.
How can plants survive under water?
Certain plants (such as underwater ones) can survive being flooded in water. Plants can survive underwater because the sun's rays can penetrate water.
Can pubic lice survive underwater?
Yes they can.
Do sharks need light underwater to survive?
no
What would monkeys adapt if they lived underwater?
Monkeys cannot survive underwater, they'd need gills like fish. Since they have lungs they could only survive underwater for a short period of time.
Old name for horsefly?
name for horsefly -- Cleg
What is the plural of horsefly?
The plural form of horsefly is horseflies.
How long does horsefly live?
Horsefly bites can be extremely painful to humans and other animals. The typical bite lasts a few days to a week.
Where do sharks live and why?
underwater they need water to survive.
Why could a plant that lives underwater survive in the desert?
Some underwater plants have protective layers between their saltwater environment and the water in their internal cells. Even so, an underwater plant is very unlikely to survive where there is insufficient water.
What is it that anacondas can do underwater the most snake s cant do?
Type your answer here... anacondas can survive for a long time in water where as most of the snakes can't
