Vocabulary
Change from larval stage to terrestrial adult
Metamorphosis
what domain is amphibians in?
eukarya
Which class contains frogs and toads?
class anura
Out of 55 how many of the snakes are venomous
6
Complex of mix lethal proteins and enzymes which target specific part of the circulatory and nervous system
Pit vipers venom
Supply lubricants that keel skin moist in air
Mucous glands
What is the kingdom of amphibians?
animilia
Which class contains caecilians?
class Apoda
Which poisonous snake is derive for its white inner mouth?
Cottonmouth
All venomous snakes found in Mississippi except of the coral snakes are called what?
Pit vipers
Carry deoxygenated blood from heart to lungs and back to heart
Pulmonary circulation
What is the subphylum of amphibians?
vertebrata
Which class contains salamanders and newts
Class urodela
Which snake is most easily identified because of its colors ?
Coral snake
A reptile with no eyelids a short tail and jaws and some are venomous
Snake
Ventilate their lungs with unique mechanism
positive pressure breathing
What is the class of amphibian?
amphibia
How many classes do class amphibians have?
4
Which snake is found in woody hilly areas with rocky terrain?
Copperheads
Vertebrates that have 4 limbs
Reptiles
Membrane resembling plastic wrap
Mesentary
How do amphibians adapt on land?
4 limbs no real claws on toes lungs internal external nostrils 3 chambered heart double loop circulation skin has keratin
Which class contain mud eels and sirens?
class trachystoma
How many species of snakes are found in mississippi?
55
A sensory organ located between and slightly below each eye and nostril on each side of the snakes head
Pit