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Because it needs to have a long tongue so that it can catch its food.
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Can a frog live without his tongue?
A frog might be able to live without its tongue only for a short while. This is because a frog relies on its tongue to trap insects for food.
Why is the frog tongue sticky?
The sticky tongue of a frog helps it catch the small insects upon which it feeds.To catch food eg insects and bugsFrogs are unique and interesting creatures. They have a long sticky tongue, that is used and needed for catching and digesting its food.
What is the function of a frog's tongue?
The frog's tongue is attatched near the front of the mouth rather than the rear. This means that it can be curled at the base of the mouth with the tip pointing backwards towards the frog's throat. The tongue can therefore be flipped out very quickly in order to catch insects and other prey. Mucus glands in the frog's mouth also produce a sticky substance which makes it easier for prey to stick to the tongue.
Why do lions have hard tongues?
The lion has a rough tongue, and use it to rasp meat off the bone when eating.
What does a xantus eat?
These birds feed on nectar from flowers and flowering trees using a long extendable tongue or catch insects on the wing.
Why is the frogs tongue better designed for the type of food it eat?
Because they can grab insects & etc.
Why is a frogs tongue better designed for the type of food it eats?
Every animal which has a tongue has a tongue better designed for the type of food it eats. It goes with the territory. It's not just frogs. It's cows and people and cats and the spiny anteater.
How is a frog's tongue designed for eating insects?
it is connected to the front of the mouth so it can flick further to catch flies. ./ \.
What is a tongue scraper used for?
A tongue scraper is used to clean the bacteria build up on the tongue. They are shaped in accordance and designed to lift the plaque coating better than using a simple toothbrush.
Do stick insects have a tongue?
yes
What mammal has a long sticky tongue that catches insects?
The anteater has a long sticky tongue that is used to catch insects.
How do blue racer snakes hunt?
a blue racer snake is a constrictor so the snake would strangle its victim by going on it and tightening it self so that there prey cant eat so when their prey is dead they just start eating
Why does the blue tongue lizard have a blue tongue?
To attract flys, snails and other insects so it can have a feast
What body part of a frog helps it to trap insects?
It is the tongue.
Are tongue rings good for eating a girl out?
Many think that it would give better pleasure, but if you want, go ahead but take caution so your tongue ring won't get caught in her...ahem...I think you get the point.
Can you get tongue cancer from eating sour Skittles?
No!
What is a propocsis?
An insects tongue. A butterfly has a proboscis, and it is like a curled-up long tongue.
