All About Frogs

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1. Let's start by distinguishing between frogs and toads. Which of the following statements is correct? All toads are frogs Neither statement is correct All frogs are toads Both statements are correct

2. Which of the following statements about frogs and toads is untrue? Frogs typically have longer legs than toads Frog skin tends to be moist and/or slimy, while toad skin is often coarse and dry Frogs lay their eggs in long chains, while toads lay their eggs in clusters Frogs possess vomerine teeth on the roof of their mouths, while toads do not

3. Into which of the following categories do the majority of adult frogs fall? Detritivore Herbivore Carnivore Omnivore

4. After a frog captures its prey, which part of its anatomy--besides its tongue--does it use to help force the prey down its throat? Ears (tympanic membranes) Trachea Nostrils Eyes

5. Which of the following figures represents the approximate time that frogs have existed on Earth? 65 million years 5 billion years 1.2 billion years 250 million years

6. Which of the following terms describes the mating embrace in frogs? Thalamus Abomasus Amplexus Myoclonus

7. Here's a tricky one! How many chambers comprise a frog's heart? 2 10 4 3

8. Frogs' lungs are involved in the respiratory process. True False

9. There are nearly 5,250 species of frogs around the world on every continent except Antarctica. Which continent contains the greatest number of distinct frog species? Australia Africa Asia South America

10. What is the name of the world's largest living frog? Goliath frog Leopard king frog White's tree frog African bull frog