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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 [...]

By |2016-07-22T08:09:31+00:00July 22, 2016|Amphibians|Comments Off on 15 Main Types of Amphibians (With Diagram)
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Top 6 Characteristics of Amphibians | Phylum Chordata

The following points highlight the top six characteristics of amphibians. The characteristics are: 1. External Features 2. Internal Features 3. Fertilization 4. Development 5. Chromosome Number 6. Physiological Adaptive Features. Characteristic # 1. External Features: a. The amphibians are ectothermic vertebrates. b. Skin is naked, moist and highly glan­dular. c. Dermal scales are present in some members of apodans (e.g., [...]

By |2016-07-22T08:09:30+00:00July 22, 2016|Amphibians|Comments Off on Top 6 Characteristics of Amphibians | Phylum Chordata
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Parental Care Provided by Amphibians | Phylum Chordata

In this article we will discuss about the parental care provided by amphibians. Introduction to Parental Care: The amphibians were the pioneers amongst the vertebrates to invade land. On coming to this new environment they had to face many hostile forces and they had to develop various ways and means to overcome the obstacles. Naturally greatest importance was given to [...]

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