Frog external parts Flashcards
form possesses a distinct shape and proportions that give them an advantage in inhabiting both land and water.
Frog’s body
Its body is divided into head and trunk; there is no neck and tail. The brain and the sense organs are contained within the head.
frog
situated “ahead”; contains the brain and the sense organs
Head
where the body cavity or coelom is found, this encloses the internal organs or viscera
Trunk
extension of the head; no associated coelom
*usually absent in fishes and amphibians
Neck
extends beyond the anus/vent; comprise of body-wall muscles, axial skeleton, nerves and blood vessels
*present in the vertebrate embryo but may be absent in some adult vertebrates
Tail
two pairs (Forelimbs and Hindlimbs) are connected to the trunk
*may be lost or vestigial in some vertebrates such as snakes and lizards
Appendages
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
class
amphibia
order
anura
family
Ranidae
Genus
Rana
Species
Vittigera
Scientific name
Rana vittigera
