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I have placed a tick under water for 2 days and the tick survived. I witnessed death at around 3 days. Other subjects died at 2 days (48Hrs). I did not do controlled studies but will be more exact on my next entry. Dennis
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How long can a horsefly survive underwater?
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.
What would paralyze a dog?
There is a type of tick called the paralysis tick that if it bites an animal and clings on for too long, it will paralys the animal
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.
How do flying fish survive?
Flying fish are able to survive their first few days of life by looking like underwater plants because of the whiskers by their mouths. They also have fast movements through the water.
Does a crocodile have a bigger snout than an alligator because it can't breathe underwater as long as an alligator can underwater?
Crocs as well as alligators CAN'T breathe underwater. When they dive, they hold their breath.
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.
How long can a person survive with an untreated tick bite?
If the tick is not carrying a disease, there is nothing that would put someone's life in danger. If the tick is carrying lime disease or Rocky Mt. Spotted Fever, etc. ; it would need to be treated in a couple of days, the sooner the better.
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.
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
What characteristics do you think enable a plant or anaimal to survive the breakup of a continent?
Wings to fly and survive. Or gills to survive underwater.
Can you flush a tick down the toilet to kill it?
no, they can crawl back out and live submerged underwater for up to 3 weeks
