Why did the amphibians diversify so rapidly during the Paleozoic?
They had little competition from other land dwellers
Which type of fish did the earliest amphibians develop?
Lobe-finned fish, like lungfish and the coelacanth. Their fins have the makings of all the bones needed for a leg or arm, and some swim using movements that resemble walking, so the foundations were there already. The adaptations were made in water and happened to be useful on land too. ^^
The vast majority of amphibians lay eggs with the exception of one particular species of frog, the Asian Fanged Frog (Limnonectes larvaepartus), which is the only known amphibian species that gives birth to live tadpoles.
Amphibians are grouped in what kingdom?
Amphibians are part of the kingdom Animal. Same worms and humans.
To narrow it down, they are part of the Phylum Chordate.
What is the order of tailess amphibians called?
Amphibians without tails are frogs. Frogs make up 90% of amphibian species. Frogs belong to the order Anura.
What are 2 different environments where amphibians lay eggs?
water, or around water. Jungles, Lakes, Ponds, Streams Etc.
The moist skin of an amphibian functions as?
look it up in your biology book!
a respiratory organ for the exchange of gases
Amphibian something that makes them distinctive?
Amphibians are distinctive because they can live in water and on land.
They do not.
Instead, they feed on insects, grubs, slugs, worms, and other invertebrates like other amphibians do.
But as tadpoles, the feed on plants.
What are the structures of an amphibian respiratory system?
They have four: Gills, lungs, tongue, and skin.
What is a ten letter word meaning amphibian?
Salamander? It's a type of amphibian but I don't know if that's what you are looking for. If it isn't, sorry.
Can poison toads kill crocodiles?
Under my recent research done in cairo, egypt, i have discovered that indeed the poison in toads is potent enough to kill even the largest of crocodiles. This venomous posion can even kill a T-REX! trust me, im a doctor
Which of the following animals is considered Amphibian?
well amphibians are creatures that live in wetlands or live close to water. like frogs and toads
Yes, cockroaches will be eaten by frogs. A frog is one of the many natural predators of the cockroach.
What usually happens to reptiles when the temperature cool's?
While reptiles generally thrive in temperate and warmer climates, there are certain species that have adapted too much colder environments. Temperature can also determine whether a reptile is diurnal or nocturnal. In other words, temperature affects the eating habits of reptiles.
What are the six common characteristics of amphibians?
A gilled, aquatic larval stage and an air-breathing, terrestrial adult stage Gelatinous eggs with no hard shell or membrane Permeable skin, no protective skin covering (such as fur, feathers or scales) No claws or nails on their toes
What amphibians that live in a desert biome?
There are several different amphibians that have adapted enough to survive in the desert. Most of the amphibians are frogs or toads of one kind or another.
What are the sites in Reptiles and Amphibians where syngamy occurs?
In amphibians, syngamy occurs in the external medium (water) i.e. outside the body of organism while in reptiles, syngamy occurs inside the body of organism.
What role does an amphibian's skin play in breathing?
amphibians breathe through their skin. that's why its so important that if you have amphibians, you should always make sure that their environment is clean.
Why is the Carboniferous period known as 'The Age of Amphibians?
beause amphibians were the top species during the Carboniferous Period
What characteristics restricts amphibians to water?
Characteristics that resctrict amphibians to water include:
1) They breathe through their skin, which needs to be moist.
2) Their eggs are fertilized via external fertilization, which requires water.
3) They have gills which only functions in water.