Amphibians notes
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Vertebrates Amphibians
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Vertebrates
Amphibians
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CharacteristicsBreathe
Lungs and skin
Skin
Thin; must stay moist
Absorb water and oxygen
Eggs
Must stay in water; young live in water
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Double-loop circulatory system3-chambered heart!
Why is the double-loop system more efficient than the single-loop system of the fish?
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“Double-life” Metamorphosis
Tadpole with tail and gills becomes adult without tail and gillsAdults have lungs to get oxygen
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First vertebrates on land…3 Groups
Frogs & toads
SalamandersCaecilians
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How are frogs and toads similar?
How are frogs and toads different?
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Warm up
How is the frog’s skin like a lung?
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What does it mean that amphibians are ectothermic?