Characteristics
This is a reason why amphibians can be terrestrial
They have lungs OR most have 4 legs
An amphibian could breathe in these 3 possible ways:
Lungs, gills, and through their skin
The class name Apoda means caecilians do not have these
Legs
For this group, the hindlegs are adapted for ____________, and the feet are adapted for ______________.
Jumping and swimming
True or False: Amphibians are the only animals that can live in water for part of their life and on land for another.
True
This is a reason why amphibians have to go back to the water
Their skin needs to stay moist OR most have external fertilization
The amphibian heart has a left and a right __________, but only one ____________.
Atrium and ventricle
The name Caudata means that salmanders & newts have this prominent part
Tail
In metamorphosis, this is the larval stage of this group
Tadpole
Do amphibians hibernate?
Yes
Amphibians have a #____ chambered heart with a #_____ loop circulatory system.
3 and 2
To support their forelegs and hindlegs, amphibian skeletons have strong __________ and ___________ girdles.
Pectoral and pelvic
Where are caecilians located?
Underground or tropical areas
The name Anura means that frogs and toads do not have this part:
Tail
Amphibians are classified as this when it comes to what they eat.
Carnivores
What colors do amphibians see
Black and white
This membrane is used by amphibians to receive sounds
Tympanic membrane
True or False: Salamanders tend to live in deserts and dry areas.
False
These are 2 differences between a frog and a toad:
smooth vs. bumpy skin OR long legs vs. short legs
Name 2 similarities between reptiles and amphibians.
3-Chambered heart Coldblooded Lungs
In Latin, the name Amphibia means this
Double-life
This membrane is used by amphibians to see clearly underwater
Nictitating membrane
Do salamanders have wet or dry skin?
Wet
Some frogs have chromatophores which help them do this:
Change their skin color
The process of change in a frog or toad.
Metamorphosis