amphibians

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What are the three groups of existing amphibians?

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Frogs and toads, salamanders, and caecilians.

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What is an adaptation of amphibians that helps them live on land?

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Large shoulder and hip bones to support more weight.

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What is a tetrapod?

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An organism with four limbs.

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Where do most amphibians spend the first part of their life cycle?

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In water.

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What does the word 'amphibian' literally mean?

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Double life.

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What is the skin of amphibians like?

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Moist and permeable, allowing for gas exchange.

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How do amphibians breathe?

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They can breathe through their skin and lungs.

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What is metamorphosis in amphibians?

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The process of transformation from a larval stage to an adult stage.

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What do amphibians eat?

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Insects, worms, and other small invertebrates.

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Why are amphibians important to the ecosystem?

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They help control insect populations and serve as indicators of environmental health.

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