Amphibians 1st tetrapods
Classification Kingdom – Animalia Phylum - Chordata Class Amphibia 3 Orders Anura (Frogs & Toads) Urodela (Salamanders) Apoda (Caecilians)
Characteristics Ectothermic 3-chambered heart (Double circulation) Smooth skin, lacks scales (Desiccation if dry) Cutaneous respiration Lungs (Positive pressure mouth breathing) Excretes urea Lack claws on toes
Anura
In amphibians, the blood makes two passes through the heart. Heart ---> lungs --> heart ---> body
Metamorphosis Tadpoles Frogs Herbivorous Carnivorous Aquatic Aquatic & Terrestrial Single loop circulation Double loop circulation Gills Lungs
Amplexus
Frogspawn
Tadpole
Froglet
Frog Defenses
Bioindicators
Urodela Salamanders Newts (Efts) Mudpuppies
Apoda