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Cards Term amphibians Definition members of the class amphibia, which includes frogs, toads, and newts; they live part of their lives in water and part on land. Term amphibious Definition being able to on land and in the water. Term aquatic Definition living ia a water habitat. Term caecilians Definition worm-like amphibians that do not have limbs and areusually without sight. Term cloaca Definition a common chamber where the digestive and urinary tract emptys and the reproductive tracts of birds, reptiles, and fish are located. Term metamorphosis Definition a series of physical changes that an animal goes through from birth or hatching to adult. Term newt Definition small, semiaquatic amphibians similar to salamanders. Term olm Definition a dull, white animal with red feathery, external gills. Term osmosis Definition the flow of a substance from an area of high concentration to an area of of lower concentration through a semipermeable membrane. Term salamander Definition small, lizard-like amphibian lacking scales and breathing through gills during the larval stage. Term semiaquatic Definition animals that live both in water and on land. Term sirens Definition eel-like amphibians that live in freshwater areas of the southern and central united states. Term spermatophore Definition a capsule containing sperm deposited by the male. Term gymnophiona Definition worm-like. Term caudata Definition newts and salamanders. Term salientia Definition frogs and toads. Term osmosis Definition amphibians can breath through their skin through the process of_____. Term ranidae Definition the____family consists of the true frogs. Term bufonidae Definition the____family consists of the true toads. Term hellbender Definition the____is a giant salamander native to the central and eastern united states that may reach a length of up to 1.5 feet. Term mud puppies Definition ____breath by means of external, bushy gills found on both sides of the head. Term goliath frog Definition the____is the largest member of the frog and toad family. Term true tree Definition ____frogs have a flattened shape to their bodies and adhesive disks on the end of theyr toes. Term sedge Definition ____frogs can change their color as a result of temperature changes, humidity changes, or nervous stimuli. Term metamorphosis Definition tadepoles go through a series of phisical changes called____. Term aquatic, semiaquatic, woodland Definition what are three specific types of habitats that need to be considered for amphibians? Term aquatic, tadpoles semiaquatic, frogs and toads woodland, salamanders and newts Definition for what species is each habitat intended for? Term 2 or 3 days Definition if an aquatic aquarium does not have a filtration and aeration system, the water will need to be changed every___. Term 60 to 70 Definition salamanders prefer temperatures around____degrees F. Term 70 to 80 Definition frogs and toads prefer temperatures around _____ degrees F Term red leg Definition The common disease or ailment of frogs kept in captivity is_____. Term fungus infection Definition a common disease or ailment of newts and salamanders kept in captivity is_____. Term poison-arrow frogs Definition the choco indians use poison secreted by____to tip the points of their arrows. Term they have glands that produce a poison, which can be very irritating to the mucous membranes. Definition toads are usually not a favorite pray of predators because_____. Term hibernate Definition during winter months, most amphibians from northern climates_____. Term True Definition some amphibians do not have tongues Term true Definition lungless salamanders do not have lungs Term false Definition horned toads get their name from the norn structures that are found along thier backs.