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because without moist skin they would dry up and die.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoMost lizards have dry skin. Their skin would only be moist if they lived in a damp environment.
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∙ 7y agoThey do not. Lizards have dry skin. Salamanders, which look like lizards, have moist skin. Salamanders have water permeable skin, so they must stay moist in order to avoid drying out.
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∙ 7y agoLizards do not have moist, skin. They have dry skin. Eels have moist skin because they live in water.
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Is a newt poisonous?
Salamanders lack scales and claws and have moist, glandular skin; true lizards are reptiles and have claws and dry, scaly, cornified skin.
What animal has thin damp skin?
Amphibians, such as frogs and salamanders, have thin, damp skin that helps them to breathe through their skin. This skin allows for the exchange of gases and helps to keep them hydrated by absorbing water from their environment.
Do reptiles have moist in there skin?
Yes reptiles have moist skin
Why is a salamander not a reptile?
Despite looking similar to lizards, salamanders are quite different. They have smooth, wet skin and cannot survive long outside of a moist environment. These traits qualify salamanders as amphibians.
Why is amphibian skin moist?
because if they don't have moist skin so they can servive
Are frogs scaly?
Frogs have wet, moist skin. Their skin is not scaly, but it is smooth.
Is the toad's skin dry or moist?
moist
What do you call animals with moist skin?
Animals who need to have moist skin are amphibians, such as frogs.
What is an animal with moist skin and no scales called?
An animal with moist skin and no scales is called an amphibian. Amphibians, such as frogs and salamanders, have permeable skin that helps them absorb moisture and oxygen from their surroundings.
What are the examples of moist skin?
When the skin is wet
How often do lizards shed their skin?
Lizards shed their skin as they grow, so the frequency of shedding can vary depending on the species, age, and overall health of the lizard. Generally, adult lizards shed their skin every few weeks to months, while younger lizards may shed more frequently as they are growing rapidly.
What defenses does lizards have?
skin
