Why might it be hard to survive as a duck with web-less feet?

Answer 1

That's all due to inefficiency when swimming.

Remember what sea divers use to propel themselves forward when swimming? Unlike our toes, it doesn't have a web space. This is because you can exert a lot of force on the water to generate a significant amount of thrust, which is sufficient to propel forward.

Water would have entered through the opening in front if the web had not been there when pushing water behind with toes between two toes, decreasing the effectiveness of pressure.

Ducks require a web instead of the web space that humans have since they spend a lot of time swimming in the water.

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Answer 2

Michael Adams

Ducks with web-less feet would find it difficult to swim efficiently, catch food, and escape from predators. Their mobility in water would be greatly reduced, impacting their ability to find food and avoid danger.

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