Amphibians Flashcards
1
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Three major clades in amphibians
A
Caecillians, Frogs and toads, Salamander and newts
2
Q
Order anura
A
Frogs and toads
3
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Characteristics of order anura
A
Tailess amohibians, Fertilization mostly external
4
Q
Order Caudata and characteristics
A
Salamanders and newts
Tailed amphibians, Fertilization mostly internal
5
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Characteristics of Class amphibia
A
Non-amniotic eggs
Lack of fur, scales, feathers, claws beaks
Ectothermic
Skin highly permeable
6
Q
Amphbians eggs must be in…
A
water and kept moist
7
Q
How to frogs breathe
A
Through their mouth (lungs)
Through their skin
8
Q
Two types of amplexus
A
Pectoral and pelvic
9
Q
Order anura
A
Frogs and toads
10
Q
Caudata
A
salamanders and newts
