5/28/2024 0 Comments Purple tree frog prezi julia lacey![]() Scientists don’t yet know how these differences affect the frog’s eyesight, but they know that a frog’s bulging eyes on top of their heads help them see in front, to the sides, and behind them.įrog ears are very different from ours. ![]() Others have spades-small, sharp bonelike protrusions on their back feet-that help with digging.įrog pupils come in seven shapes! Horizontal slits are the most common, but they may also be vertical slits, diamonds, circles, triangles, fans, and inverted fans. ![]() Some frogs have highly specialized claws or claw-like toes, too. Terrestrial frogs that live on the ground or that burrow have strong fingers and rough, bumpy feet that help them dig and crawl. Aquatic frogs that live in the water often have webbing between the toes, most often on their back feet, to help them swim. Arboreal frogs that live in trees often have wide sticky toe pads or discs on long fingers that can wrap around branches and vegetation. Every feature gives the frog an advantage in its habitat.įrog feet are very adapted to where the frog lives and how it interacts with its habitat. These glands secrete a toxin to deter predators. Some frogs have parotid glands on their back, neck, or shoulders. They also have two nostrils on the top of their head by the mouth. A frog snout (nose) can be rounded or pointed. Frogs tend to have slimmer, longer bodies and legs longer than their head and body combined. These markings help frogs survive in their habitat and help people identify different species.įrogs come in many sizes and shapes, from the size of your fingertip to the size of a small cat! Toads tend to have broader bodies, with back legs that are shorter than their bodies. Frogs and toads may also have stripes along their backs, brightly colored bellies, blotches and spots, or eye masks. Other frogs may have flash markings-bright markings on their thighs-that startle predators when they jump and move. Their skin color may be brightly colored to deter predators. Some frogs and toads are poisonous or unpleasant tasting. This camouflage helps them hide from predators. Many species of frogs and toads have colorings that match their surroundings. How will your frog adapt to its environment?.Use the provided presentation or other resources to research different types of frogs. Their slimy mucus can harden to protect them from getting too dry. They dig deep in the dirt or sand to stay moist. For example, some frogs and toads live in arid climates, like deserts. When you design a frog or toad, where it lives should determine many of its characteristics–a frog should be well-adapted to its habitat. Frogs and toads are often found in woodlands, rainforests, and aquatic areas, but some species make their homes in deserts and even in tundra north of the Arctic Circle! Global Amphibian Species Richness Map of where amphibians (including frogs) are found worldwide. They are most commonly found in warm, wet habitats. Toads and frogs have evolved over time to be adapted to their habitats.įrogs and toads live all over the world except Antarctica and Greenland. Toads still need moisture, just not as much as frogs. As a result, frogs typically live in or near water, such as lakes, ponds, and streams, while toads spend more time on land because their skin is more waterproof. Frogs often have moist, slimy, smooth skin toads usually have drier, warty skin. For this activity, you can design either, but it’s important to know the difference. Before you go much further, there is something very important you need to know: All toads are frogs, but not all frogs are toads.
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