Life cycles, call types, poison dart frogs, newts, and amphibian conservation.
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- What is a tadpole?
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The aquatic larval stage of a frog or toad- What is amphibian metamorphosis?
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The transformation from aquatic tadpole to terrestrial or semi-aquatic adult- How many main stages occur during frog metamorphosis?
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Three: tadpole, froglet, and adult frog- Why do male frogs vocalize?
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To attract females and establish territory during breeding season- What sound does a bullfrog make?
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A loud jug-o-rum call- What sound do spring peepers produce?
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High-pitched peep or tweet calls- What are poison dart frogs?
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Brightly colored South American frogs with toxic skin secretions- Why are poison dart frogs brightly colored?
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The bright colors serve as a warning to predators about their toxicity- What toxins do poison dart frogs produce?
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Alkaloid compounds and steroidal alkaloids in their skin- Does toxicity vary among poison dart frog species?
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Yes, toxicity varies greatly by species and diet in captivity- What is a newt?
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A small salamander that spends part of its life in water and part on land- How long can newts live?
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15 to 40 years depending on the species- What do the bumps on a toad's skin do?
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They contain glands that secrete toxins for defense- What is the primary diet of salamanders?
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Small invertebrates such as insects, worms, and spiders- How do lungless salamanders breathe?
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Entirely through their moist skin
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