Reptiles and Amphibians:
Amphibian Webquest
Introduction:
Name: _____________________________
Hour: _______ Date: _________________
In this internet lab, you will review the various characteristics of amphibians.
Procedure:
1. Go to bit.ly/froglab.
2. Start with the general tour and answer the questions below.
General Tour Questions:
1. How many species of tailless amphibians are there?
2. How are amphibians different from reptiles?
3. What is “herpetology”?
4. What are the three orders of amphibians?
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B.
C.
5. Do frogs have teeth? What are these teeth called?
6. What are their teeth used for?
7. List four reasons that frogs sing.
A.
B.
C.
D.
8. Below, add at LEAST four differences between FROGS and TOADS.
FROGS
1.
TOADS
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Protection from Predators Questions:
9. What types of things might find frogs tasty?
10. One huge adaptation for chameleons is the ability to change colors to match their background in order to
camouflage themselves. Can frogs change their colors like the chameleons?
11. What is so unique about the eyes of a Chilean Frog?
12. Explain why the Oriental Firebellied Toads are at an advantage by having greenish spots all over their backs and
bright orange bellies.
Strange Breeding and Weather Questions:
13. What is a unique characteristic of the Gastric Brooding Frog?
14. How does a typical desert frog cope with the droughts that are possible?
15. Explain how certain types of frogs have natural “anti-freeze” within their body. How do they use this antifreeze?
Cool Factoid Questions:
16. When did the earliest known frog appear?
17. What is the biggest known frog? Where is this frog found?
18. What is the smallest known frog? Where is this frog found?
19. Can you get warts from touching frogs and toads?
20. If you had a fear of frogs, what would it be known as?