Tuesday, 8 November 2011

What is an amphibian

What is an amphibian
Amphibians are characterized as cold-blooded
 Many amphibians lay their eggs in water. Amphibians are superficially similar to reptiles 
A juvenile are water-breathing form to an adult air-breathing
Toad

Toads cannot transmit warts to people through handling or skin contact. The bumps on a toad's 

skin help the animal blend into its environment visually by breaking up its outline . A group of toads
are called a knot
   
Frog

Frogs are most noticeable by their call, which can be widely heard during the night or day. A popular
distinction is often made between frogs and toads on the basis of their appearance, but this has no
taxonomic basis . 
 
Frog call

Some frog calls are so loud, they can be heard up to a mile away. The call of a frog is unique to its
species

Some frogs lack vocal sacs , but these species can still produce a loud call.
The main reason for calling is to allow males to attract a mate.

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