Nutrition of Amphibians Flashcards

1
Q

What are adult amphibians like (feeding habit) ?

A

carnivorous

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2
Q

What is the larvae like?

A

herbivorous (algae & plant matter)

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3
Q

How did they locate prey?

A

sight

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4
Q

What do aquatic salamanders & caecilians locate prey?

A

sense of smell

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5
Q

What do Anurans and some salamanders use to capture prey

A

protrusible tongue to capture prey

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6
Q

How do they swallow?

A

eyes sink downward to swallow prey

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