Frog Biology and Ecology Quiz
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What is the primary habitat of frogs?

  • Mountainous regions with heavy snowfall
  • Fresh water and moist land (correct)
  • Underground burrows
  • Arid deserts

Which class do frogs belong to?

  • Reptilia
  • Aves
  • Amphibia (correct)
  • Mammalia

What does the term 'poikilothermal' refer to in the context of frogs?

  • Animals with a constant body temperature
  • Animals that hibernate
  • Cold-blooded animals (correct)
  • Warm-blooded animals

During which season do frogs typically become less solitary?

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What is a significant characteristic of the frog's respiratory system?

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What primary role do forelimbs play in frog swimming?

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Which of the following is true about the leaping ability of frogs?

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What behavior do frogs exhibit during hibernation?

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During which season do frogs primarily breed?

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Which of the following statements is correct regarding frog feeding habits?

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What adaptation allows frogs to blend in with their environment?

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What is the primary function of a frog's powerful hindlimbs?

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How do adult frogs primarily breathe?

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Which of the following statements regarding the body structure of frogs is incorrect?

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What sound do male frogs produce to attract females during mating?

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What is the primary structure that forms the lips of a frog's mouth?

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What is the purpose of the nictitating membrane in frogs?

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Which of the following structures is used to distinguish male frogs from females during breeding season?

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What is the role of the cloacal aperture in frogs?

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What characteristic differentiates the forelimbs of frogs during the breeding season?

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Where are the nostrils located on a frog?

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Which part of the frog's anatomy is responsible for swimming and jumping adaptations?

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What is the significance of the brow spot found on a frog's head?

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Flashcards

Frog's Habitat

Frogs live in freshwater and moist areas near water bodies like ponds, marshes, and streams.

Frog's Movement Style

Frogs move by jumping.

Frog's Classification - Kingdom

Frogs belong to the Animalia kingdom.

Frog's Classification - Phylum

Frogs belong to Phylum Chordata.

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Frog's Classification - Class

Frogs belong to the Amphibia class.

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Frog's Classification - Order

Frogs belong to the Anura order.

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Frog's Classification - Species

The Rana tigrina (or Hoplobatrachus tigrinus) is a common frog species.

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Frog's Body Form

Frogs have external features suitable for their environment, including jumping.

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Frog's Digestive System

Frogs have a digestive system with a canal and glands to help them take in and break down food.

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Frog's Circulatory System

Frogs have a blood vascular system, including a heart.

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Frog Locomotion

Frogs use their powerful hind legs for swimming and leaping, and a diagonal pattern for walking.

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Frog Swimming

Frogs use their hind legs to propel them through water, with forelegs guiding.

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Frog Leaping

Frogs propel themselves with their powerful, Z-shaped and straight hind legs, gaining high jumping ability.

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Frog Walking

Frogs walk diagonally, one limb at a time.

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Frog Diet

Frogs are carnivores, eating insects, spiders, crustaceans, and even other small frogs.

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Frog Croaking

Male frogs croak to attract mates, claim territories, and keep other males away.

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Frog Hibernation

Frogs are cold-blooded and bury themselves in mud to survive winter.

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Frog Aestivation

Frogs bury themselves in mud during the summer to avoid the heat.

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Frog Breeding Season

Frogs breed in the rainy season (Ashadh to Bhadra), with the male's croaking attracting females, and then laying eggs for fertilization.

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Frog Size

Adult frogs range from 12-18cm long and 5cm wide, varying by species and age.

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Frog Shape

Frogs have a long, cylindrical body with bilateral symmetry, meaning they have mirror-image halves along a central axis.

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Frog Coloration

Frogs often have green dorsal coloration with black spots and can change color to blend with their environment.

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Frog Body Division

Frog bodies are divided into a head and trunk, connected, and have no tail in the adult stage.

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Frog Head Shape

Frogs have a flat, triangular head with a blunt snout, and mouth, nostrils, tympanum (eardrum), and eyebrow spot.

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Frog Limbs

Frogs use powerful hind limbs for jumping and swimming, giving them a 'Z' shaped appearance.

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Frog Respiration

Frogs breathe using gills as tadpoles and use lungs as adults.

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Frog Reproduction

Male frogs croak to attract females, a mating call for territory and reproduction.

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Hibernation

Frogs hibernate in cold weather to conserve energy, becoming dormant until temperatures rise.

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Aestivation

Frogs aestivate in dry or hot weather, becoming dormant until the conditions improve.

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Frog Mouth

Wide, semi-slit-like opening for feeding, with teeth on upper jaw and no teeth on lower jaw.

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Frog Nostrils

External openings that lead to the nasal cavity, allowing air to enter.

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Frog Eyes

Bulging, prominent eyes on head sides, with three eyelids (two movable).

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Brow Spot

Light-colored mark on the head in front of the eyes, possibly representing a vestigial ancestral eye.

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Frog Tympanum

Dark, circular area behind the eye, not an external ear, but a membrane that detects sound.

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Frog Trunk

Broad, flattened body section that forms a hump when resting. Contains limbs and vents.

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Forelimbs: Brachium

The upper arm section of a frog's forelimb.

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Forelimbs: Antebrachium

The forearm section of a frog's forelimb.

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Forelimbs: Manus

The hand section of a frog's forelimb.

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Hindlimbs: Femur

The thigh section of a frog's hindlimb.

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Hindlimbs: Tibia and Fibula

The shank/lower leg section of a frog's hindlimb.

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Hindlimbs: Foot

The foot section of a frog's hindlimb.

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Cloacal Aperture

Outlet (vent) for excretory and reproductive products.

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Male Frog Distinguishing Features

Larger vocal sacs and copulatory pads on forelimbs during breeding season.

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