Why isn't a frog a reptile specifically?

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 8/20/2019

Unlike reptiles a frogs young metamorphose from a finned aquatic water form and then into a legged adult form. This is generally a trait of an amphibian. This does not occur with reptiles who are born basically as miniature versions of themselves.

Wiki User

∙ 13y ago

What else can I help you with?

Is frog a reptile?

it is a Amphibian... A frog is an amphibian, not a reptile.

What category is a frog in?

A frog is in the category of an amphibian. Not a reptile.

Turtle is to as frog is to amphibian?

Turtle is to reptile as frog is to amphibian.

Is the tomato frog a reptile or a amphibian?

A tomato frog is an amphibian.

Is an amphibian frog a reptile?

Oh, dude, a frog is not a reptile. It's actually an amphibian. Reptiles are like the cool, scaly dudes, and frogs are more like the party animals of the pond. So, yeah, frogs are definitely not in the reptile club.

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The oldest reptile was a dinosaur. But now a frog is the oldest reptile.

What phylum does a frog belong to?

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Where can you get a tree frog?

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Is a green tree frog a reptile?

No, they are amphibians.

What kingdom is the green tree frog in?

Reptile