Amphibians are a very diverse group with thousands of members. The frog belongs to the anura order of amphibians. The anura have specific characteristics that differentiate them from the other orders of caudata and gymnophiona. Can you remember what characteristics define the anura order? When you think you know, click on the Answer button below to check your answer.
The anura order is defined by these characteristics:
- consists of frogs and toads
- is the largest order of amphibian
- lack tails
- are four-legged with longer fore limbs
- can leap and jump
- reproduce through external fertilization
A frog is also classified as a vertebrate animal and has similar major organs to other species in the animal kingdom. You’ll find that many of the organs you identify in this lab lesson are also found in humans.
Question
Frogs have many of the same internal organs as humans, but how are humans different than frogs?
Humans are warm-blooded, but amphibians are cold-blooded.
