Marine iguana expelling excess salt through specialized salt glands
Galapagos Fauna - Clip 174
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Marvel of Adaptation: Beautiful Salt Sneeze.
This footage offers a close-up shot of a marine iguana perched atop a grey, eroded piece of lava, surrounded by lush green foliage typical of the Galápagos. The iguana, characterized by its rugged, spiny back and head crowned with pointy scales, is caught in the act of expelling excess salt through its specialized salt glands. This unique behavior is a crucial adaptation that allows the iguana to manage salt intake from their marine diet. The video captures the expulsion of salt crystals, a fine spray that glistens momentarily in the air before settling.
Marine Iguana Expelling Excess Salt Through Salt Glands on 4K Clip.
This video, featuring a marine iguana expelling salt through its specialized glands, is filmed in exceptional 2160p 4K resolution by skilled filmmakers. The footage is also available in 1080p HD, offering flexibility according to viewing preferences. It is perfect for landscape viewing in a 16:9 aspect ratio, capturing the detailed textures of the iguana's skin against the lush green background. Furthermore, the video is available in a 9:16 aspect ratio, suitable for smartphone screens and various social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
Marine iguanas possess a remarkable physiological feature: the ability to expel excess salt accumulated from their marine algae diet through nasal glands. This adaptation is essential for their survival on the arid, salt-rich Galápagos Islands. The footage of a marine iguana performing this unique behavior offers an insight into the complex evolutionary traits these animals have developed to thrive in their environment. It also serves as an educational tool, illustrating the processes of adaptation and natural selection in a clear and observable manner, making it an invaluable resource for both educational content creators and wildlife enthusiasts.
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- Codec: H264
- Resolution: 3840×2160
- Frame Rate: 29,97 fps
- Bitrate: 100 Mbit/s
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- Codec: H264
- Resolution: 1920×1080
- Frame Rate: 29,97 fps
- Bitrate: 100 Mbit/s
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- Codec: H264
- Resolution: 1080×1920
- Frame Rate: 29,97 fps
- Bitrate: 50 Mbit/s