The Water Holding frog

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What is the water-holding frog?

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A special type of frog that can hold water in its body to survive dry conditions.

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Where does the water-holding frog bury itself?

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Under wet mud.

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What does the water-holding frog do to keep its skin moist?

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It buries itself in wet mud or stays in moist areas.

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What is estivation?

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A deep sleep that some animals, like the water-holding frog, go into during hot and dry conditions.

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What does the water-holding frog store beneath its skin?

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Water.

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How does the water-holding frog absorb water?

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Through its skin.

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What happens to the water-holding frog during dry seasons?

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It goes into estivation to conserve water.

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Why is the water-holding frog important for its ecosystem?

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It helps control insect populations and serves as food for other animals.

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What adaptations help the water-holding frog survive in dry environments?

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It can store water and go into estivation.

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What do you call the process of a frog taking in water through its skin?

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Absorption.