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