Why can Monopterus albus survive in dry mud? I believe many friends will be particularly interested in this issue. In fact, Monopterus albus, as a fish, doesn't want to live in sweet mud. The main reason for this problem is that Monopterus albus likes to live in shallow water. There is often deep silt under this water. At the same time, because the water surface is too shallow, once it meets the dry season, it is easy to cut off the flow. So in this case, most of the eel will get into the mud. In fact, they are protecting themselves and waiting for the rainy season.
So after knowing this problem, we can discuss the problem that Monopterus albus can survive in dry mud for several months more pertinently.
Monopterus albus can survive in dry mud for several months, mainly because of the above characteristics: 1, Monopterus albus does not rely entirely on gills to breathe.
The respiratory system of Monopterus albus is different from that of common fish. Although it also breathes through its gills, its gills have been greatly degraded, so Monopterus albus prefers to breathe in the air to get oxygen. After understanding this feature, let's explore how long Monopterus albus can survive in dry mud.
Monopterus albus is not completely enclosed in dry mud. In most cases, he will leave himself a breathing channel during the intervention. If this passage is always open, it is no problem for eels to live in it for two or three months, because during this period, eels will enter a state similar to hibernation, and they will not eat or drink, so as to minimize the consumption of nutrients by their bodies. If the breathing passage is blocked, the eel is likely to die directly.
2. Sludge also contains a lot of water.
Monopterus albus can survive for a long time without water, but it will die if there is too much water loss, so most of Monopterus albus will live in dry silt, which is rich in water and actually contains a lot of water. At the same time, Monopterus albus has a special body structure, and there is a layer of mucus on their body surface. This layer of mucus can well ensure the loss of water in your body.
Generally speaking, as long as this layer of mucus on the surface of Monopterus albus is not evaporated, Monopterus albus can live forever. And in most cases, it is impossible to dry a place for a long time, so as long as there is water in the mud, Monopterus albus can survive all the time, which is beyond doubt.
3. Monopterus albus does not need to eat in dry mud.
In fact, this problem can't be called a problem, because eels often go into a dormant state after entering dry mud. At this stage, it is dormant, and at this time, the eel will be covered with a layer of mud, even if it wants to eat food, it is difficult to do so.
So don't worry about food, because the moment the eel wakes up, it is often the moment when the rainy season comes. At that time, eels could get enough food from the water. If the dry season lasts too long and exceeds the tolerance limit of eels, then eels can only die tragically in two or three months.
Based on the above reasons, Monopterus albus can live in dry mud for a long time like African lungfish, which is directly related to its unique physiological structure and life characteristics. As long as there is water and oxygen supply in the dry mud where he lives, Monopterus albus can live in the dry mud for a long time.