25 Questions
What do some animals use to breathe if they don't have lungs or gills?
Their skin
What kind of habitats are animals with permeable skin usually found in?
Water or cool, damp places
What is a characteristic of the skin of animals that breathe through their skin?
It is permeable
Why do animals with permeable skin rely on certain habitats?
Because they need to breathe in those habitats
What is a common feature of animals that have gills and animals that breathe through their skin?
They both live in water
What is the average length of a Pygmy Salamander?
1 to 2 inches
What is the length of the largest species of salamanders?
5.1 to 3.8 inches
What is a distinctive feature of some species of salamanders?
Their bold and fantastic colors
What is the name of the Chinese salamander species?
Andreae
How long can the largest salamanders grow in terms of feet?
5.9 feet
What do salamanders do to appear larger and more threatening to predators?
Take up various defensive postures
What is the purpose of a salamander's boldly colored underside?
To expose toxic skin glands
Why do salamanders expose their toxic skin glands?
To deter predators
What is a characteristic of a salamander's skin glands?
They are lined with toxic secretions
What is the primary purpose of a salamander's defensive postures?
To deter predators
What is a typical feature of larvae?
Teeth in both jaws
What is true about salamanders and newts?
They have a diverse range of species
What is a characteristic of salamanders and newts in their larval stage?
No eyelids
Why do salamanders and newts not fit neatly into one life cycle?
They are very diverse
What is a typical feature of larval salamanders and newts?
External gills
When are salamanders normally active?
In the evening
Where do salamanders usually stay during the day?
In hidden places
What is a characteristic of salamanders' movement?
They move in zigzag patterns
How do salamanders swim?
Using a wave-like motion
Why are salamanders more efficient swimmers?
Because they have a streamlined body
Explore the variety of breathing systems in animals, from lungs to gills, and even skin-breathing creatures.
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