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What do some animals use to breathe if they don't have lungs or gills?
What do some animals use to breathe if they don't have lungs or gills?
What kind of habitats are animals with permeable skin usually found in?
What kind of habitats are animals with permeable skin usually found in?
What is a characteristic of the skin of animals that breathe through their skin?
What is a characteristic of the skin of animals that breathe through their skin?
Why do animals with permeable skin rely on certain habitats?
Why do animals with permeable skin rely on certain habitats?
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What is a common feature of animals that have gills and animals that breathe through their skin?
What is a common feature of animals that have gills and animals that breathe through their skin?
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What is the average length of a Pygmy Salamander?
What is the average length of a Pygmy Salamander?
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What is the length of the largest species of salamanders?
What is the length of the largest species of salamanders?
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What is a distinctive feature of some species of salamanders?
What is a distinctive feature of some species of salamanders?
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What is the name of the Chinese salamander species?
What is the name of the Chinese salamander species?
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How long can the largest salamanders grow in terms of feet?
How long can the largest salamanders grow in terms of feet?
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What do salamanders do to appear larger and more threatening to predators?
What do salamanders do to appear larger and more threatening to predators?
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What is the purpose of a salamander's boldly colored underside?
What is the purpose of a salamander's boldly colored underside?
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Why do salamanders expose their toxic skin glands?
Why do salamanders expose their toxic skin glands?
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What is a characteristic of a salamander's skin glands?
What is a characteristic of a salamander's skin glands?
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What is the primary purpose of a salamander's defensive postures?
What is the primary purpose of a salamander's defensive postures?
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What is a typical feature of larvae?
What is a typical feature of larvae?
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What is true about salamanders and newts?
What is true about salamanders and newts?
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What is a characteristic of salamanders and newts in their larval stage?
What is a characteristic of salamanders and newts in their larval stage?
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Why do salamanders and newts not fit neatly into one life cycle?
Why do salamanders and newts not fit neatly into one life cycle?
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What is a typical feature of larval salamanders and newts?
What is a typical feature of larval salamanders and newts?
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When are salamanders normally active?
When are salamanders normally active?
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Where do salamanders usually stay during the day?
Where do salamanders usually stay during the day?
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What is a characteristic of salamanders' movement?
What is a characteristic of salamanders' movement?
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How do salamanders swim?
How do salamanders swim?
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Why are salamanders more efficient swimmers?
Why are salamanders more efficient swimmers?
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