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All About Frogs

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Fun Trivia : Quizzes : Reptiles and Amphibians : All About Frogs

Introduction:
"It has often been said that frogs act as a barometer for the health of the environment. How much do you know about these fascinating creatures?"


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


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?
    Carnivore
    Omnivore
    Herbivore
    Detritivore


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?
    Eyes
    Nostrils
    Ears (tympanic membranes)
    Trachea


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


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


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


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


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