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FROG TERMS
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what does amphibians mean | double life |
| where do amphibians live | land and water |
| amphibians include | frogs toads salamander caecilian. |
| what kind of skin do amphibians have(smooth or scaly) | smooth |
| what kind of feet do amphibians have | mostly webbed |
| what 'therm' are amphibians | ecto |
| what do amphibians do in cold weather | bury themselves in the ground to stay warm(hibernation) |
| what happens if it is hot | frogs bury themselves in the ground to stay cool(estivation) |
| where do amphibians reproduce | frogs reproduce in water |
| what do most amphibians go through | metamorphosis |
| what is metamorphosis | a big change from young to adult |
| what do frogs use their hind legs for | jumping and swimming |
| what do eyes help with | swallowing |
| What are tympanic membranes | they act as ears |
| where and what do frog's tongues do | they are attached to the front of the mouth so they can flip out to catch prey which sticks to the saliva |
| What is the largest frog | The African Goliath |
| what is a frog's metamorphosis | starts as an egg then tadpoles then adults |