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Greek word meaning "double life"
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amphibians
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when body temp. is same as their surroundings
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Ectotherms
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Amphibians reproduce
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sexually- they mate and lay eggs in the water (external fertilization)
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Are amphibians herbivore or carnivore?
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both:
tadpole-herbivore adult-carnivore |
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Name the three types of amphibians
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frogs, toads, and salamanders
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Name a difference between frogs, toads, and salamanders.
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Frogs-live in water and smooth skin
Toads-rough, bumpy skin and live on land Salamander- live in moist, damp places or in water and have no claws on their feet |
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Amphibians and Reptiles are both __________.
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ectotherms
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Reptiles reproduce
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sexually (internal fertilization)
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have bones. no ears "hear" by vibrations. no eyelids. carnivore.
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snakes (reptile)
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eyelids. external ears. clawed toes. can be herbivore, carnivore, or omnivore.
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lizard (reptile)
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backbone fused in shell. no teeth. lay eggs on land but can live in water or on land. usually omnivore
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Turtles (reptile)
tortoise-land turtle-water |
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found near water in warm places. lay eggs on land and protect. carnivore
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Crocodiles and Alligators
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What is the difference between crocodiles and alligators?
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crocodile- narrow head, triangle snout, teeth everywhere
alligator- wide head, round snout, can't see teeth |
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What is the difference between a turtle and tortoise?
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turtles live in water. tortoises live on land
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Which type goes through metamophosis?
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amphibians
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what are endothermic?
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birds and mammals, they keep a constant body temperature
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Name the 3 groups of reproduction for mammals
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Monotremes, Marsupials, and Placentals
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What are Monotrmes?
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Mammals thay lay eggs
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What do Marsupials do?
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give birth to immature young that continue developing in a pouch
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What do Placentals do?
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embryo develops completely in females uterus before being born
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Name an example of a Monotremes
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Platypus and Akidna
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Name an example of a Marsupial
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Kola, Kangeroo, possum
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Name an example of a Placental
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Humans, dogs, cats, ect.
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