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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 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.


What system is the nictitating membrane in?

The nictitating membrane is a transparent or translucent third eyelid present in some animals, particularly in birds, reptiles, and some mammals such as amphibians and sharks. It helps protect the eye and keep it moist without obstructing vision.


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.


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.


Membrane direclty under shell in birds?

The membrane directly under the shell in birds is called the shell membrane. It is a thin, transparent layer that provides additional protection to the developing embryo within the egg. The shell membrane is located just beneath the hard outer shell and helps to prevent dehydration and protect the embryo from harmful bacteria.

Related Questions

What it is the transparent membrane at front of the eye?

cornea


Which is a transparent membrane in eye?

It is called a nictating membrane.


What is the the clear transparent protective coating over the front part of the eye?

The clear transparent protective coating over the front part of the eye is called the cornea. It is responsible for focusing light into the eye and protecting the eye from dust and other particles.


The transparent front of the eye is called the?

myothelial tiisue


What is the front transparent part of the eye called?

cornea


What is transparent to let light into the eye?

The cornea, or clear layer on the front of the eye.


What is a sentence using cornea?

cornea mean the transparent front part of the eye iris and the pupil.


What is the meaning of cornea?

The transparent layer forming the front eye


What does the comea do in your eye?

The cornea is responsible for focusing the light that enters the eye. It is the transparent portion of the eye that covers the front of 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.


The front surface of the eye is covered by the transparent?

The front clear surface of the eye is called the cornea. It protects the covering of the eye and helps to focus light.


When getting eye laser treatment which part of the eye is removed?

The transparent skin in front of your retina.