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Amphibians
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Amphibians are ectotherms that engage in _________ in cold weather and ________ in hot, dry weather. | Hybernation, estivation |
| Some amphibians ___________ through their skin; others have a small, simple, sac-like lungs in their chest cavity. | Breathe |
| Amphibians have _______ chambered heart | 3 |
| Amphibians need water for ____________; eggs are fertilized externally | Reproduction |
| Most amphibians go through a developmental process called | Metamorphosis |
| Most ____________ use a tongue attached to the front of their mouth to capture prey such as insects, worms, and spiders. | Frogs and toads |
| __________ hide during the day and use well-developed the senses of smell and vision to hunt worms, Crustaceans, and insects at night. | Salamanders and newts |
| Amphibians help keep ________ populations in balance, and amphibians provide ______ for other animals | Insect. Food |
| Amphibians are a ______________ whose overall health reflects the health of a particular ecosystem | Biological indicators |
| Amphibians are thought to have evolved from __________ fish about 350 million years ago | Lobedfin |