All About Frogs

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

2. Which of the following statements about frogs and toads is untrue? 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 Frog skin tends to be moist and/or slimy, while toad skin is often coarse and dry Frogs typically have longer legs than toads

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? Trachea Ears (tympanic membranes) Eyes Nostrils

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? South America Asia Australia Africa

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