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Where is the nictitating membrane located?
The nictitating membrane is a “third eyelid” that extends from the inner corner of the eye to the outer corner. What is the nictitating membrane and w...
What is the function of the nictitating membrane?
The nictitating membrane is a transparent or translucent third eyelid present in some animals that can be drawn across the eye for protection and to m...
Where is the location of a nictitating membrane of frog?
The nictitating membrane, also called a haw, extends from the frog's lower lid. It is not muscle; it is epithelial tissue similar to the frog's skin. ...
What function does the clear eyelid serve for the frog?
Frogs' nictitating membranes provide a protective layer over their eyes, letting debris bounce off harmlessly as the frogs swim underwater. The membra...