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The limbs for Amohibian is Weak legs...

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To traverse their territory.

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What amphibian has no limbs?

The caecilians are limbless amphibians.


At which stage of metamorphosis do amphibians develop limbs?

Fifth


How limbs do amphibians have?

4, except caecilians have none.


How are caecilians different from other amphibians?

Caecilians have no limbs or appendages.


How many limbs do amphibians have?

4, except caecilians have none.


What do amphibians have that bony fish do not?

Well they have limbs and lungs, which I would consider more complex.


Why can reptiles carry more body mass than amphibians?

because their limbs and bones are stronger than those of amphibians


What are 2 adaptatoins amphibians have for moving on land?

Strong skeletons and muscular limbs.


How are skeletons of amphibians similar to skeletons of other vertebrates?

they are similar when it comes to their limbs


What are amphibians the ancestor if?

Amphibians originated from from a tetrapod. Early tetrapods were like fish but may have had limbs to move on the bottom of marshes. In later fossils, the limbs were found further below to lift the animal off the ground. Eventually, amphibians arose the ability to breath through the air as well as water.


Is a fish a amphbian?

No. Fish breathe through gills and have scaly skin. They have fins and no true limbs. Amphibians breathe throgh gills during development stage then convert tro lungs. Most then grow limbs and have naked (no scales) skin. Examples of amphibians are frogs, newts, salamanders and toads.


Description of the origin of amphibians?

Amphibians started out as tetrapods, fish like creatures that used limbs to move across the bottom of a marsh. In later fossils the limbs moved under the body so it could support itself. Later, it gained lungs so it could live outside of the water.