amphibians
what are they like?
They are eukaryotic,heterotrophic,mullticellular organisms that have organs and systems to carry out their vital functions.They also have the ability to move.They are oviparous so they lay eggs outside the body
main characteristics
-Very thin skin without scales
-Most of them have 4 legs
they are echotermic(that cant live in very cold places)
adult amphibians breathe through lungs and gills
reproduction
They reproduce sexually,this means that within the species some are male and others female.
types of amphibians
Amphibians are terrestrial vertebrates that need to live near water or in very damp envirorments.
Aurans=Frogs and toads
-short body without a tail
urodeles=newts and salamanders
4 legs with the same lenght
digestion
THE FOOD IS GROUND UP THROUGH MECHANICAL PROCESSES ;IN ADDITION, THE MOLECULES IN NUTRIENS ARE BROKEN DOWN THROUGH CHEMICAL PROCESSES.
excretion
they eliminate through
excretory organs
the kidneys
nutrition
Feeding=they have a tongue to help them to catch their food