24 Questions
What is a common characteristic of a salamander's skin?
It is moist and usually smooth
What is the typical length of an average salamander?
4 to 6 inches
What is the purpose of the bright colors and patterns on some salamanders?
To warn potential predators
What is unique about the Chinese giant salamander?
It grows to a length of 5.9 feet
What is a common habitat for salamanders?
Habitats in or near water or other cool, damp places
What is the name of the family that includes newts?
Salamandridae
What do the poisonous glands in the skin of newts secrete?
Potent toxins
Which salamanders move by undulating their bodies in a wavelike manner?
Aquatic salamanders without hind limbs
What is the primary purpose of a salamander's damp habitat?
To keep its skin moist for oxygen absorption
When are salamanders typically active?
In the evening
What do some aquatic salamanders have to help them breathe?
Gills
What do salamanders typically do during the winter months in regions with freezing temperatures?
Hibernate underground or in deep caves
What is the primary function of the poisonous skin glands in salamanders?
To defend against predators
What is the purpose of tail lashing in salamanders?
To defend against predators
What is a unique feature of salamanders' tongues?
They can stretch up to 40-80% of the salamander's body length
What is a common food source for salamanders?
Insects, worms, and small fish
How do aquatic salamanders capture prey?
By using a suction method
What is a unique ability of salamanders?
To regenerate lost body parts
How do salamanders catch their prey?
By sucking in both prey and water
How many eggs can a salamander lay in one cluster?
From 20 to 500
Where do some species of salamanders lay their eggs?
Underwater in chambers
What happens during the fertilization process in some species of salamanders?
The male spreads his semen directly over the eggs
What is a characteristic of a salamander's larval stage?
Having external gills
What is a common classification of salamander life cycles?
Aquatic, terrestrial, or amphibious
Learn about the general features of salamanders, including their physical characteristics, diverse body structures, and habitats. This chapter covers the unique traits of these amphibians.
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