Amphibians

Index
1. What is an amphibian?
1.1 What is an ectotherm?
1.2 Diversity
1.2.1 Anura
1.2.2 Caudata
1.2.3 Apoda

2. What is an amphibian like?
2.1 Structure
2.2 Appearance

3. How does an amphibian live?
3.1 Feeding Process
3.2 Reproduction
3.3 Adaptations
3.3.1 Respiration
3.3.1.1 Obligate Aerobes
3.3.1.2 Obligate Anaerobes
3.3.2 Endospores


4. Importance
4.1 Ecological
4.2 Economical





Amphibians

What is an amphibian?

The word amphibian comes from the Greek word 'amphibios' which means two lives: amphibians have a larval stage and an adult stage that are usually very different from each other. They are vertebrates, have thin, moist skin and four legs. They have no claws under toes. Nearly all of them rely on water for reproduction.


What is an ecotherm?

Amphibians are most common in regions that have warm temperatures all year because they are ecotherms. An ecotherm is an animal in which the b...