Morphological characteristics of the green sea snake

morphological characteristics of the green-ringed sea snake
green-ringed sea snake

Almost all green sea snakes are not big. They are accustomed to the marine environment and have a different degree of adaptability to their knowledge of water. Most green sea snakes are venomous, but there are also a few sea snakes that are poisonous. Non-venomous snakes.
The body length of the green sea snake is about 60 cm to 1 meter, with soft muscles, a yellowish-brown body, and very fine granular scales on the surface. The cardiovascular and respiratory functions of the snake are particularly suitable for living in the water. Its hemoglobin has a very high oxygen transport efficiency. The heartbeat during diving can drop to less than 1 beat per minute. It can be submerged in water for up to 5 hours, and 13% of its breathing function during this time is carried out through the skin. The structure and scales of the snake's lips can seal the mouth without leakage. There is a salt infiltration gland in the lower jaw to share the heavy burden of salt infiltration by the kidneys. File snakes are extremely rare.

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