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Frogs

Frogs are amphibians which are present all across the globe in many different species. They are adapted for life in the water with many evolutionary characteristics, such as having the ability to breathe through their skin, having webbed feet and finger joints and many others. In this category, you will discover questions related to frogs in any shape or form.

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How do frogs get rid of waste?

The kidney regulates the water excretion a frog. It filters all the blood and byproducts out by adjusting the rate of filtration at the glomerulus. The final product in excretion is mostly urea.

Is lacquer harmful to frogs?

Yes, lacquer can be harmful to frogs as it contains chemicals that are toxic if ingested or absorbed through the skin. It is important to keep frogs away from lacquer and ensure that they do not come into contact with surfaces coated with it.

What can frogs hear underwater?

They will simply hear what is around them. Sound, which is vibrations, can travel in water, air and through anything apart from a vacuum.
Whilst underwater, frogs hear sound waves that have been emitted by other frogs and ambient noises also. Frogs use internal ears to process sound signals as well as their lungs, although the sensitivity of the lungs is not as high as that of the ear structure.

They can hear fish, insects, animals and other frogs that are in the water. They hear using their big round ears called tympanum. Frogs can hear under water through the vibration that travels through the water, but they cannot hear sounds that are short and of high frequency.

How are frog eggs being used in research involving human cells?

Eggs from the species Xenopus laevis are studied all over the world because their gelly-like 'shell' is transparent and the eggs are relatively large. Processe like myosis can be easily observed and learns us more about cells en embryonic development in general.

What do adult frogs breathe with?

Their Answer: They breathe with their lungs because they live on land!!!!!!!!!!!!

My Answer: They actually breathe through their skin, and the skin must be kept moist or it dies. That is why frogs die if you put common table salt on it. Also, most frogs live in ponds and streams, and not on land.

In what situation would the location of the frog's nares can be an advantage in breathing?

Frogs go into the water but need oxygen. So when they do go into the water their nares need to be located on the very top of their bodies, so they can be in the water as far as they can but still able to breathe.

What do frogs eat?

Frogs are carnivorous, and will eat a variety of insects such as flies, mosquitoes, moths, beetles and crickets, as well as worms, slugs and snails. Contrary to popular opinion, they are not all insectivorous as some species may eat lizards, small fish, other frogs, reptiles such as baby freshwater turtles, small birds and even mammals such as rodents and small bats, though only the larger frogs, such as the African Bullfrog, can manage these.

Frogs eat almost anything that they can fit into their mouth. There have even been some documented cases of frogs suffocating while trying to swallow something too large for them and refusing to let it go. They have teeth, but these are not used for chewing: rather, they are used for gripping their food. These are called maxillary teeth.

What is the sound made by a frog called?

Ribbit

> ribbit only refers to the sound frogs make in north america. the general verb is to croak.

See references on Wikipedia & Merriam webster dictionary via the related links

What does the Sunset Frog eat?

The Sunset Frog typically feeds on insects, spiders, and other small invertebrates found in its habitat. It is an opportunistic feeder and will consume a variety of prey items that it can catch.

How do frogs make babies?

Frogs reproduce through a process called amplexus, where the male frog grasps the female frog from behind. The female releases eggs while the male fertilizes them externally. The fertilized eggs develop into tadpoles, which eventually grow into adult frogs.

Do frogs burp?

According to people who have actually studied this (as weird as that may seem), yes, fish do fart, especially coral-eating fish. They also burp up their food when they have taken too big a mouthful.

How many vertebrae do frogs have?

9 Frogs typically have nine vertebrae. This number can be less depending on the type of frog. There are times when the tailbone is included as part of the vertebrae, which means the total number may be recorded as up to 10.

Who eats frogs?

Frogs are eaten by a variety of animals, including snakes, birds, fish, and some mammals like raccoons and otters. Additionally, some humans in various cultures around the world also consume frog legs as a delicacy.

Can Albino Clawed Frog and Albino Oscar live together?

no the Oscar will eat it. i bought an albino clawed frog and my Oscar at it

the frog was in the tank for ten min.

I had a couple of the albino frogs in the tank with several large Oscars and a synadontis catfish for years. Needless to say when i got the Oscars the frogs were larger than them and unable to eat them so i think that helped a lot. One of the frogs did happen to get eaten by the catfish though when I was transproting them to my new apartment.

What is the habitat of a frog?

Most frogs habe webbed feet, wich makes them better swimmers. The large hindlegs are also an adaption for swimming (and jumping). Most frogs can breath through their skin so they can dive longer. Some frog have sensatory systems in their skin that resembles the so-called lateral line of fish.

DO mice eat frogs?

Answer

No, but they are predated by frogs and will eat tadpoles. Mice eat bugs, grains, seeds and some things out of the garbage. They like cheese, crackers, cereal, etc.


How long does it take for a tadpole to hatch?

The size of a tadpole depends entirely on what type of tadpole it is. For example, the South American frog Pseudis paradoxa has a tadpole that reaches 10 inches in length, whereas the American Toad, Bufo Americanus, has a tadpole that only gets about 3/4" long.

What plants do frogs eat?

Frogs typically eat insects such as flies, crickets, and mosquitoes. They may also consume other small creatures like worms, spiders, and even small fish or tadpoles. Some frogs have specialized diets and may eat specific plants or fruits as well.

Do frog feces look like mouse feces?

Yes. Right under the light on our front porch there were droppings that actually looked like mice poop and kinda like bird poop. We could not figure out where it was coming from. Once night there was a tree frog sticking on the storm door and we watched it from the inside of the house and when it pooped...we realized that it was identical from the poop on the porch. After more investigation, we noticed that we had between 6 and 8 tree frogs hanging around our porch and that the poop was coming from them.

What food does a full grown frog eat?

A full grown frog usually eats big worms, bugs (like flies or fireflies that land on water) or gnats.

How can I keep frogs off my front porch?

To keep frogs off your front porch, you can try installing a barrier like a strip of fine mesh or gravel around the perimeter of the porch. You can also limit outdoor lighting, as lights can attract insects that frogs feed on. Additionally, consider removing any sources of standing water nearby, as frogs are attracted to water sources for breeding and hydration.

What is a polywog?

A polywog is another term for a tadpole, which is the larval stage of amphibians such as frogs and toads. Polywogs are characterized by their long tails and lack of legs, and they undergo metamorphosis as they develop into adulthood.

What will happen if the frog is removed from the food chain?

You would have insect populations skyrocket. Alternatively, anything that preys upon it will dye out. It would eventually cause a chain reaction of species dying out, and eventually create global demise. All creatures are here for a reason.

Where does the northern leopard frog live?

They are found in permanent ponds, swamps, marshes and slow moving streams throughout forest, open and urban areas. They noramlly inhabit water bodies with abundant aquatic vegetation. They are well adapted to cold and can be found above 3,000 meters (9,800 ft) asl. Males make a short snore like call from water during spring and summer. Up to 6,500 eggs are laid in water, and tadpoles complete development within the breeding pond. Tadpoles are light brown with black spots, and development takes 70-110 days, depending on conditions. Metamorph frogs are 2-3 centimeters (0.75-1.25 in) and resemble the adult.

This species was once quite common through parts of western Canada until declines started occurring during the 1970s. The decline is thought to have been caused by pollution drift from the United States falling in the form of acid rain. Many populations of Northern Leopard Frogs have not yet recovered from these declines.

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Northern Leopard frogs live in wetlands in northern U.S. and canada.

How do frogs give birth?

They don't, they lay eggs, though there may be one or two species that carry their eggs in their mouths, or in pouches on their backs for protection until they hatch. One exception are species from the genus Nectophrynoides; these are live-bearers.

Frogs are sensitive to aquatic environmental pollution and it is mainly for this reason that their demise has attracted considerable concern. Frogs lay naked, unprotected eggs in fresh water. The eggs and tadpoles are therefore exposed to aquatic pollutants which either interferes with growth processes (thus causing abnormalities), or are so toxic that they will kill them.

The trigger for awareness was the extinction of the Gastric Brooding Frog, Rheobatrachus silus in southeast Queensland, Australia. In 1974 it was reported to be unique in the animal kingdom in swallowing its eggs, incubating its young in its stomach, and giving birth to baby frogs through its mouth. This news attracted worldwide attention, but one winter the total population disappeared. It has not been seen for 25 years!