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An Alligator's eyes are adapted to see underwater because half the time they live underwater. They catch their food underwater, bathe themselves underwater, and they can sometimes nap there. An Alligator has an extra eyelid on their eyes that is clear (almost like a contact lense) to see clearly underwater without letting any fluid gettting into their eyes.
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What is the protective cover on the frog's eye that helps it see underwater?
Crocodilians have a transparent nictating membrane which serves as a secondary eyelid. This inner eyelid moves from the sides while the outer eyelid moves up and down. When this transparent eye-lid is engaged, it does limit visual ability somewhat, especially in muddy, darker water. However, it protects the main eye from damage that may be caused by debris in the water (or even during scuffles with fellow crocodilians). When visual ability is limited, crocodilians have a keen sense of smell to help back them up.
How do fish keep their eyes open underwater?
Fish have a transparent protective layer called a cornea that covers their eyes, allowing them to keep them open underwater. Additionally, some species have a nictitating membrane, or a third eyelid, that helps protect their eyes from debris and helps maintain visibility.
How does the nictating membrane help a frog underwater?
The nictitating membrane is a translucent membrane at the bottom of the eye that can be pulled up right across the eye. It is not an eyelid because the frog can still see when the membrane is raised. It is used when swimming or when insects are swarming around the frog's eyes, and also for keeping the eyes moist when it is windy.
How do fish breathe underwater?
Fish breathe underwater using their gills. As water passes over their gills, oxygen is absorbed from the water and carbon dioxide is released. This process allows fish to extract oxygen from the water and breathe efficiently.
What does an alligators tongue feel like?
It feels like a cats tongue and if you don't know how that feels it is like sandpaper.
What are the unique characteristics and functions of a snake's eyelid?
A snake's eyelid is transparent and fused with its eye scales, allowing it to protect its eyes while maintaining visibility. This specialized eyelid helps snakes see clearly underwater and protects their eyes from debris and predators.
What is the transparent eyelid of a frog called?
nictitating membrane
Why does a platypus have 2 eyelids?
Platypuses have two eyelids for protection. One is used the same way as humans use theirs, to help moisten the eyeball, but the other one is used for protection specifically when the platypus is hunting underwater. Platypuses close their eyes underwater and the second eyelid helps protect the platypus's eyes from sediments they stir up as they shovel in the mud for invertebrates and crustaceans.
Could you make a sentence with the word eyelid?
Your eyelid helps you to keep out the dust and dirt out of your eye. Your welcome!!
Who is Eyelid?
I am Eyelid! (well, not really, it's just my nickname!)
What is the protective cover on the frog's eye that helps it see underwater?
Crocodilians have a transparent nictating membrane which serves as a secondary eyelid. This inner eyelid moves from the sides while the outer eyelid moves up and down. When this transparent eye-lid is engaged, it does limit visual ability somewhat, especially in muddy, darker water. However, it protects the main eye from damage that may be caused by debris in the water (or even during scuffles with fellow crocodilians). When visual ability is limited, crocodilians have a keen sense of smell to help back them up.
How does the eyelid protect your eyes?
The eyelid protects the front part of the eye. The eyelid is a piece of skin that is movable so that it can open and close. The eyelid also helps keep the eye moist. It does this by blinking. The eyelid also has great reflexes. If a ball or other object is coming towards the eye, the eyelid will quickly close to protect the eye. The eyelid will also close or squint when there is bright sunlight.
Why does the alligator exist?
because it also helps the world
What advantage does this swimming position give the alligator?
it helps it mostly hidden under water, but the alligator can see its prey.
Why do cats sometimes have their third eyelid showing when they are sleeping?
Cats sometimes have their third eyelid showing when they are sleeping because it helps protect their eyes and keep them moist while they are resting.
How do fish keep their eyes open underwater?
Fish have a transparent protective layer called a cornea that covers their eyes, allowing them to keep them open underwater. Additionally, some species have a nictitating membrane, or a third eyelid, that helps protect their eyes from debris and helps maintain visibility.
Who has four eyes?
Some species of animals have four eyes, such as certain species of fish, amphibians, and insects. Having four eyes allows them to have a wider field of vision and better detect movement in their surroundings.
