Scientists think that amphibian populations may provide an early warning system of environmental problems. What features of amphibians might make them particularly sensitive to environmental problems?

Q: Write about amphibians.

A: A vertebrate is a type of animal that has a spinal cord that is encased by cartilage or bone. The…

Q: Describe the features that allow most amphibians to havelife stages in water and on land.

A: Amphibians are living vertebrates of the class Amphibia and group Lissamphibia. They survive in a…

Q: What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a Moist, permeable skin in amphibians?

A: ANSWER;- advantages;- Most amphibians have thin skin that is very permeable (allowing fluids and…

Q: Which of the following is most closely related to lobsters and what characteristics are significant…

A: Lobsters are a group of crustaceans which are commercially important because they are consumed as…

Q: With continued global warming, what dispersal barriers might arise for reptiles that try to move to…

A: The key impact of global warming on life is habitat disruption, within which ecosystems—places…

Q: What features do all amphibians share?

A: BASIC INFORMATION  AMPHIBIANS  They are one of the class of Amphibia.  They are three different…

Q: How do the legs of different reptiles vary in number, size, and function?

A: Reptiles are evolved from amphibians. They belong to the kingdom Animalia and phylum Chordata. More…

Q: A marine biologist catches a species of fish she has never seen before. Upon examination, she…

A: Pisces is a class that contains fishes. The members of pisces have two chambered heart with one…

Q: An arthropod that lacks mouthparts for chewing food is called what?

A: Most of the mouthparts in arthropods represent modified and paired appendages which may be in past…

Q: Describe amphibian circulation

A: Amphibians as the name suggests they can live on land as well as in water. They are tetrapod…

Q: List the characteristics that amphibians have in common.

A: The group of multicellular and heterotrophic organisms belonging to the kingdom Animalia is called…

Q: Explain why today’s amphibians are all tied to moist environments.

A: Amphibians are known as ectothermic, tetrapod vertebrates that belong to the class of amphibians.…

Q: What structures did amphibians develop to support the weight of the body against the force of…

A: Amphibians, as their name indicates, are class of organisms that  have adaptations suited for both…

Q: Which is more closely related to a human, an octopus or tunicate? Explain.

A: The relationship between phylogenetic distance and ecological similarity is key to understanding…

Q: Contrast the skeleton of an echinoderm with that of an arthropod.

A: The kingdom “Animalia” has several phyla (taxonomic rank: phylum). The organisms of this kingdom are…

Q: What features of typical amphibians prevent them from living entirely on land?

A: Amphibians are the organisms which are vertebrates as they possess distinct backbone. They live…

Q: Compare and contrast the characteristics of a jawless fish to those of a jawed fish.

A: Subphylum-Vertebrata can be divided into two Superclass. They are Superclass - Agnatha and…

Q: Discuss the adaptations of wall lizard?

A: A lizard could be a widespread group of squamate reptiles. Some lizards are more closely associated…

Q: What are the features of a typical amphibian?

A: they are the vertebrates they live on both land and water they came into existence in the Devonian…

Q: Which of the following characteristics is/are associated with amphibians? (a) amnion (b) placoid…

A: Answer- Amphibian is a class of animals that are the part of chordates and they are the first…

Q: List the features that distinguish amphibians from fish.

A: The Chordata is the phylum of highly-evolved animals that includes vertebrates, urochordates…

Q: What advantages might amphibians gain from their “double life”?

A: Amphibians are vertebrates that can inhabit both terrestrial and aquatic environments. This term is…

Q: A rise in atmospheric carbon dioxide increases ocean acidity, making it harder for animals to build…

A: Many marine invertebrates depend on equilibrated chemical conditions and pH levels in the ocean to…

Q: What external anatomical features of amphibians are associated with their dual life on land and in…

A: The word amphibian is a Greek word “amphi” and “bio”. “amphi” means dual or both kinds and “bio,”…

Q: Bony fishes are divided into which two groups? a. hagfishes and lampreysb. sharks and ray-finned…

A: Bony fishes belong to clade Osteichthyes, and their characteristic feature is the presence of a bony…

Q: What are 5 adaptions or behaviors that make amphibians fit their environment?

A: Amphibians are defined as any group of cold-blooded vertebrate organisms (like frogs and toads) that…

Q: Describe metamorphosis stage

A: The cycle of development is the one wherein a life form or a plant encounters full mental…

Q: Frogs belong to the phylum _________ and ___________ class

A: Step 1 The frog is an amphibious tetrapod that is found inside and around ponds, lakes, streams. The…

Q: Which chordate group has the most species? A. Hagfishes B. Lampreys C. Bony Fishes D.…

A: Fishes are typically divided into three groups: superclass Agnatha (jawless fishes), class…

Q: Crayfish Compare the walking legs and swimmerets of the crayfish

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Q: Which of the following about caecilians are TRUE? Select one: a. They are legless, worm-like and…

A: Step 1 Amphibia is a class of first terrestrial tetrapods that lead a dual life in water as well as…

Q: The function of the amphibian larval stage is to allowa. extended development of the…

A: The function of the amphibian larval stage is to allow escape from predation. (c.)

Q: A shark has a _________ skeleton, whereas a tuna has a _________ skeleton.

A: Osteichthyes and Chondrichthyes have classed under superclass Pisces that come under the division…

Q: what is the major difference between turtles and tortoise?

A: The domain Eukarya includes the kingdom Animalia. All animals are classified under the kingdom…

Q: Members of Chondrichthyes differ from members of Osteichthyes by having (a) ________. a. jaw b. bony…

A: Fishes are divided into three classes:- 1) CRANIATES that are jawless fishes. 2) GNATHOSTOMES that…

Q: Describe some ways that crocodilians are similar to birds

A: Crocodilia are a small group of large, carnivorous aquatic animals that have remained essentially…

Q: Understand the evolutionary history of reptiles.

A: The origin of reptiles is well suited to maintain life on land. Many features show a considerable…

Q: Explain how the body form and development of salamandersdiffer from those of frogs and toads

A: Frogs and toads come under the order belonging to the Amphibian category. Although frogs and toads…

Q: Describe the adaptations of terrestrial animals that allow them to be successful on land

A: *Animals can be found every in the earth.They can live on land with diverge conditions. *They can be…

Q: List 5 distinguishing features of reptiles and their similar characteristics with amphibians.

A: Reptiles are animals having four limbs (tetrapod) belonging to the class, Reptilia. Reptiles are…

Q: Give 3 distinctive characteristics comparing the different Amphibian orders

A: Amphibians are tetrapod vertebrates. Frogs, salamanders, and caecilians are all members of the…

Q: Of the following, which includes chordates that are NOT vertebrates? O Myxini Echinodermata…

A: Answer : Option A & D are correct :  Myxini & Urochordata

Q: Fill in the blanks: is a large phylum of animals that includes the vertebrates together with the sea…

A: Hi, Thanks For Your Question.  Q. 1 Answer : Chordata. Explanation : Chordata Is A largest Phylum Of…

Q: Explain how crocodilian morphology makes it an ideal ambush hunter

A: Ambush predators or sit-and-wait predators are carnivorous animals that capture or trap prey from…

Q: Is there a relevance for annelids between the following? Justify your answer. a. Their body color…

A: In the living world, we see a large number of microorganisms, animals and plants. These organisms…

Q: Given the tree below, which option correctly describes the character states of a flounder? see UV…

A: From the tree, the characters of flounder has to be matched to the correct option.

Q: the phylum of animals in which many species possess a radula for feeding is

A: Phylum can be defined as the type of taxonomic category which comes under the Kingdom. It is the…

Q: Describe how turtle anatomy has changed over time.

A: Changes in turtle anatomy over years: - Loss of teeth in recent species.