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Well it would sure be hard to move on land with those fins of theirs, right?
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Why can't a fly live underwater?
It doesn't have gills and has to breathe air.
Do marine reptiles breath underwater?
No. All reptiles, both on land and in water, must breath air. Marine reptiles can hold their breath from a considerable time, but must surface to breathe once in a while.
Do turtles live exclusively in water?
no Although many turtles spend large amounts of their lives underwater, all turtles and tortoises breathe air, and must surface at regular intervals to refill their lungs. They can also spend much or all of their lives on dry land.
Can turtles breath underwater?
Turtles are able to hold their breath for extended periods of time while underwater. They have lungs and rely on an efficient circulatory system that allows them to absorb oxygen from the water, enabling them to stay submerged for long periods. Additionally, some species of turtles can extract oxygen through their skin while underwater.
Can a box turtle breathe underwater?
No, box turtles cannot breathe underwater. They are terrestrial animals and must come to the surface to breathe air. They do not have the adaptations to extract oxygen from water like aquatic turtles do.
What is the difference between fish and reptiles?
Fish obtain oxygen through their gills, allowing them to breathe underwater, while reptiles require air to breathe like we do. Marine reptiles, such as sea turtles, have to surface periodically for air.
Can turtles breathe on land?
Turtles have lungs - not gills. They breathe just fine in air, on land.
How long can loggerhead turtles stay underwater while resting and swimming?
As sea turtles are air breathing reptiles, they need to surface to breathe. Sea turtles can hold their breath for several hours, depending upon the level of activity. A resting or sleeping turtle can remain underwater for 4-7 hours.
Do penguins need air to breathe underwater?
yes penguins do need air to breath underwater.
How do crocerdiles breathe?
Crocodiles live in rivers, lakes and dams in parts of America, Asia, Africa and Australia. Crocodiles cannot breathe underwater: they breathe air, just like people. They can hold their breath for a maximum of about two hours underwater.
Can turtles stay under water for long periods of time?
Turtles have to go to the surface of water to breathe so if they get caught in underwater fishing nets they will drown.
What do turtles use to breathe?
Air of course!
