Amphibians – Life on Earth Quiz

Amphibians were among the first vertebrates to live partly on land. From which group of fish did they evolve?

• Cartilaginous fish

• Lobe-finned fish

• Ray-finned fish

• Jawless fish

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Which feature allowed amphibians to support their bodies better on land?

• Swim bladders

• Stronger limbs and girdles

• Gills

• Scales

Amphibians still rely on water to:

• Lay their eggs

• Digest their food

• Grow new skin

• Produce body heat

Which of the following is not a typical characteristic of amphibians?

• Permeable skin

• Laying soft, jelly-like eggs in water

• Scales covering the entire body

• Undergoing metamorphosis

Salamanders often breathe through their:

• Gills

• Lungs

• Skin

• All of the above

Amphibians were the very first vertebrates to colonize land.

• True

• False

Adult amphibians are completely independent of water.

• True

• False

Frogs and salamanders are both examples of amphibians.

• True

• False

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Amphibian skin is waterproof, preventing any gas exchange.

• True

• False