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Why do amphibians need to moisture?
Amphibians breathes through their skin, they accumulate enough air from the moist on their skin. If there is no moist, they will die.
Why frog live under water if it have lungs?
They are amphibians. They need the moisture on their skin. It also need air to breathe.
How do anphibians retain and excret water?
Amphibians have a semi-permeable skin. They absorb the moisture they need through their skin, and excrete any excess as urine.
Are a reptile and an amphibian the same thing?
No. Reptiles and amphibians are two different classes. Amphibians have thin, water permeable skin and most need to keep their skin moist. Reptiles have dry scaly skin and are able to survive out of water indefinitely.
Do amphibians need to keep there skin wet at all times?
No, amphibians do not need to have there skin wet at all times. Most amphibians can be in and out of water.
How do amphibians and reptiles differ in skin?
The skin covering of a reptile differs from an amphibian as amphibians survive both on land and water whereas reptiles don't.
Do adult amphibian need a water environment?
Yes, the skin of amphibians is not water proof and will dry out (and kill the animal) if there is not enough moisture in the environment.
What is an animal with moist skin and no scales called?
The animal that has moist skin with no scales are amphibians.
Why reptiles such as lizards and snakes are generally better adapted to living in arid environments than frogs?
Because frogs aren't reptiles, their amphibians. And frogs need moisture to keep their skin from breaking. Snakes and lizards are Reptiles, and do not require this need for moisture.
How do amphibians get the water they need to live?
they absorb it in their skin
Why should frogs live near the pond?
To survive, frogs need to be moist, otherwise their skin dries out, and the moisture leaks out thru the skin. living near a pond makes it easy for a frog to be moist, and easier to survive.
Why do amphibians need moist skin?
Amphibians need moist skin to be able to easily adapt to dry land or the water. This is because an amphibian's respiratory system must be able to adapt to either condition and thin, moist skin makes this easier.
