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15 Main Types of Amphibians (With Diagram)

The following points highlight the fifteen main types of amphibians. The types are: 1. Giant Salamander (Family Cryptobranchidae) 2. Cryptobranchus (Family Cryptobranchidae) 3. Necturus (Family Proteidae) 4. Proteus (Family Proteidae) 5. Siren (Family Sirenidae) 6. Amphiuma (Family Amphiumidae) 7. Ambystoma (Family Ambystomatidae) 8. Triturus (Family Salamandridae) and Others. Type # 1. Giant Salamander (Family Cryptobranchidae): Megalobatrachus (Fig. 7.29A) is a [...]

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Metamorphosis of Amphibians| Phylum Chordata

In this article we will discuss about Metamorphosis of Amphibians:- 1. Meaning of Metamorphosis 2. Types of Amphibian Metamorphosis 3. Structure 4. Hormonal Control. Meaning of Metamorphosis: Metamorphosis may be defined as "a rapid differentiation of adult characters after a rela­tively prolonged period of slow or arrested differentiation in a larva".   According to Duellman and Trueb (1986) Metamorphosis can be [...]

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Amphibians: Structure, Respiration and Sense Organs

In this article we will discuss about Amphibians:- 1. Origin of Amphibia 2. Factors that Caused Amphibian Evolution 3. Probable Ancestry 4. Structure of Amphibians 5. Digestive System of Amphibians 6. Respiratory System and Sound Production 7. Circulatory System 8. Nervous System 9. Urinogenital System 10. Reproduction and Development 11. 11. Reasons for Extinction. Contents: Origin of Amphibia Factors that [...]

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