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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)

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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Toad: Habitat, Structure and Life-History | Amphibians

In this article we will discuss about Toad:- 1. Introduction to Toad 2. Habit and Habitat of Toad 3. External Structures 4. Locomotion 5. Skeletal Structures 6. Coelom 7. Sense Organs 8. Vocalization 9. Life History 10. Enemy. Contents: Introduction to Toad Habit and Habitat of Toad External Structures of Toad Locomotion in Toad Skeletal Structures of Toad Coelom in [...]

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