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Don't know what you mean by 'serious.' Do you mean 'serous' as in fluid-filled?
The membrane that can cover over a frog/toad's eyes (and other amphibian, reptile, even mammal species) is known as a 'nictating' membrane. It is there to protect against fluid and debris from coming into contact with the corneal surface of those eyes.
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What is the transparent membrane at the front of the eye?
Don't know what you mean by 'serious.' Do you mean 'serous' as in fluid-filled? The membrane that can cover over a frog/toad's eyes (and other amphibian, reptile, even mammal species) is known as a 'nictating' membrane. It is there to protect against fluid and debris from coming into contact with the corneal surface of those eyes.
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.
Where is the location of a nictitating membrane of frog?
The nictitating membrane is part of a frog's eye. It is just above the lower lid and acts as a protective third eyelid.
The frog have nictitating membrane over there eyes who they can see in what?
The nictitiating membrane protects the eye so frogs can see in water.
Where are the eyes located?
The cornea is located in the middle of the eye. It covers the iris and pupil. It is transparent and allows light into the eye.
What membrane covers the eye of a frog?
The nictitating membrane is the transparent layer the covers the outside of a frogs eye. Frogs have a so-called Nictitating membrane, which they can slide over their eyes for protection. They do this while jumping and swimming.
What is the transparent membrane at the front of the eye?
Don't know what you mean by 'serious.' Do you mean 'serous' as in fluid-filled? The membrane that can cover over a frog/toad's eyes (and other amphibian, reptile, even mammal species) is known as a 'nictating' membrane. It is there to protect against fluid and debris from coming into contact with the corneal surface of those eyes.
What is the type of eye in the frog?
The frog's eye has a nictitating membrane that covers the eye and allows the frog to see underwater with ease.
What membrane that covers the inner surface of eyelid?
A mucous membrane covers the inner surface of the eyelid. It is moist and since it makes mucous, the eyelid moves easily over the eye.
What are conjunctiva?
The conjunctiva is a thin, clear, mucous membrane that covers the sclera, or white part of the eyeball, and lines the inside of the eyelids. It lubricates and protects the eye.
How do american aligators eyes adapted for seeing in the water?
They have a transparent membrane that covers the eye when they submerge.
What is the medical term meaning mucous membrane that lines the inner surface of the eyelids and covers most of the anterior surface of the eye?
The medical term for the mucous membrane that lines the inner surface of the eyelids and covers most of the anterior surface of the eye is "conjunctiva."
What is the location of the nicititating membrane in a frog?
Most frogs have a nictitating membrane. It's a sturdy film that covers and protects the eye while the frog is underwater.
What is the other name for sclera?
The sclera is part of the eye and is better known as the white part of the eye. The iris is the colored part of the eye. The sclera is actually a membrane that covers the outside of the eye.
What is the white membrane on the inside corner of a cats eye and what does it mean when it covers half of the eye?
The membrane is called the haw (or third eyelid) and helps to clean and lubricate the eye. It is not normally visible but, if it is, may mean that the cat is under the weather and should be checked by a vet. Hope this helps.
What is the name of the membrane that covers the organs of the abdomen in a fetal pig?
The name of the membrane that covers the organs of the abdomen in a fetal pig is the peritoneum membrane.
What is the name of the membrane that covers the organs of the abdomen in fetal pig?
The name of the membrane that covers the organs of the abdomen in a fetal pig is the peritoneum membrane.
