Quiz 26

Question 1

The scientific term for toads and frogs is

Answer 1

Anurans

Question 2

This is the term for the process that some salamanders use to prevent themselves from drying out during a drought.

Answer 2

Estivation

Question 3

What are the three categories of salamanders:

Answer 3

1. Wholly terrestrial
2. Wholly aquatic
3. Amphibious

Question 4

This term refers to animals with four legs

Answer 4

Tetrapods

Question 5

The four types of amphibians are:

Answer 5

1. Frogs
2. Toads
3. Salamanders
4. Amphibians

Question 6

Salamanders that live on land but return to the water for breeding are called

Answer 6

Newts

Question 7

The juveniles of salamanders that live on land but return to the water for breeding are called

Answer 7

Efts

Question 8

This term refers to the changing of an immature hatchling that does not resemble its parents into an adult

Answer 8

Metamorphosis

Question 9

The larva of a toad or frog is called

Answer 9

Tadpole