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Frogs must lay their eggs in water because otherwise the eggs, known as frogspawn, will dehydrate and die.
However, not all species of frogs lay their eggs in water.
those that don't include the Corroboree frog, as well as frogs of the genus Pristimantis, which lay their eggs on land, where they do not undergo a tadpole stage, hatching as fully metamorphosed baby frogs. Some species of frogs even give birth to live young, such as members of the African genus Nectophrynoides and other species found in the Andes and Central America.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 12y agoBecause they live in water. And to protect their babies from other animals.
Not all amphibians lay their eggs in water. It depends on the species. Those that lay their eggs in water do so because the young hatch into tadpoles which must live in the water, using spiracles and gills to breathe, until they metamorphose.
Many species of frogs lay their eggs in water, but not all do e.g. the Corroboree frog.
Also, frogs of the genus Pristimantis lay their eggs on land, where they do not undergo a tadpole stage, hatching as fully metamorphosed baby frogs. Some species of frogs even give birth to live young, such as members of the African genus Nectophrynoides and other species found in the Andes and Central America.
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∙ 12y agoFrogs are born as tadpoles that cannot survive on land. They spend the first days of their life in the water until they grow lungs and feet.
Many species of frogs do lay their eggs in water, but not all do e.g. the Corroboree frog.
Also, frogs of the genus Pristimantis lay their eggs on land, where they do not undergo a tadpole stage, hatching as fully metamorphosed baby frogs. Some species of frogs even give birth to live young, such as members of the African genus Nectophrynoides and other species found in the Andes and Central America.
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∙ 12y agoAmphibian eggs are not the same as ambiote eggs - they cannot survive by themselves. They rely on water for support and transport.
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∙ 11y agoThe eggs need water to hatch.
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Do frog parents stay with the eggs?
No, frog parents don't stay with their eggs because the eggs are laid in water and frogs cant stay in the water for too long or they will drown.
How do you care for your frog eggs?
Frog eggs should be kept in natural water from a pond or rainwater. They should be kept in the same place and conditions they were laid in.
What does the adult frog lay eggs call?
They live "on land" although frogs still live in water, they just are not reliant on it for oxygen.
What are the differences between eggs laid on land and egg laid in water?
Eggs laid on land are hatched on the land and eggs laid in the water hatch in the water. *o*
Why are frog's eggs laid in long gelatin fluid?
To protect the eggs inside the jelly.
Where and how many eggs are laid by a single female frog?
Over 4000 eggs are layed by 1 female frog in a pond or swamp
Could a frog have laid eggs in a house if you continue to find small frog in it?
yes you idiot
Do fish die if they eat frog eggs?
actually, it depends on the type of fish and the type of frog that laid the eggs some fish die from eating frog eggs (e.g. catfish- poison dart frog)
How do amphibians eggs fertilized?
Eggs are not always fertilized in water, some eggs are laid on land. Most frogs lay their eggs in the water indeed and then the male fertilizes them by spraying his sperm over the egg mass.
Where does a frog produce its eggs?
In the water.
Do amphibians have lay eggs on land?
No, they eggs are laid in water.
Name of the eggs laid by frogs?
its called the tadpole
