Amphibians

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Why do amphibians need to live near water even though they have lungs?

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Amphibians need water to reproduce.

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What term is used for animals that are sensitive to their environment and easily affected by pollution?

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Bellwethers.

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What is the name for a person who studies amphibians and reptiles?

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Herpetologist.

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What happens to a frog during metamorphosis?

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All of these.

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What does the Class name 'amphibian' mean in Greek?

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Double life.

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What are the main characteristics of amphibians?

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Amphibians typically have a life cycle that includes both aquatic and terrestrial stages, moist skin, and the ability to breathe through their skin.

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What are the three main orders of amphibians?

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Anura (frogs and toads), Caudata (salamanders), and Gymnophiona (caecilians).

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How do amphibians breathe?

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Amphibians can breathe through their lungs and their skin, which must remain moist.

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What is the significance of amphibians in ecosystems?

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Amphibians are important indicators of environmental health and play roles in food webs as both predators and prey.

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What adaptations do amphibians have for life on land?

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Amphibians have lungs for breathing air, limbs for movement, and moist skin to help with respiration.