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Amphibians!!!

Amphibians!!!. Taxonomy of Amphibians Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Subphylum Vertebrata Class Amphibia Order Urodela (salamanders & newts) Order Anura (frogs & toads) Order Apoda (caecilians). Order Urodela (formerly Caudata) salamanders and newts.

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Amphibians!!!

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  1. Amphibians!!!

  2. Taxonomy of Amphibians Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Subphylum Vertebrata Class Amphibia Order Urodela(salamanders & newts) Order Anura(frogs & toads) Order Apoda(caecilians)

  3. Order Urodela (formerly Caudata)salamanders and newts

  4. Eastern Hellbender

  5. Tiger Salamander Newt

  6. Spotted Salamander

  7. Order Anuratoads and frogs Poison Dart Frogs

  8. Bullfrog

  9. American Toad

  10. Fowler’s Toad calling Goliath Toad next to fawn

  11. Marine Toad

  12. Order Apodacaecilians

  13. Caecilians are tropical amphibians with small eyes and no limbs. They eat earthworms and invertebrates found in the soil.

  14. So, what do all amphibians have in common? They are vertebrates. They are ectothermic. They undergo metamorphosis. They have thin, moist skin for gas exchange. They have 3-chambered hearts to ensure that all body cells receive enough oxygen. They do not have claws. Most rely on water for reproduction.

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