Questions and Answers
What is the order of tailless amphibians called?
Anura
Where is the oldest fossil 'proto-frog' known from?
Early Triassic of Madagascar
What percentage of extant amphibian species do frogs account for?
88%
Where is the greatest concentration of frog species diversity?
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What is the distinction between frogs and toads based on?
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Study Notes
Anurans (Tailless Amphibians)
- The order of tailless amphibians is called Anura.
Fossil Record
- The oldest fossil 'proto-frog' is known from the Early Triassic of Madagascar.
Frog Diversity
- Frogs account for about 88% of extant amphibian species.
- The greatest concentration of frog species diversity is found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Frogs vs. Toads
- The distinction between frogs and toads is based on their body shape and skin texture: frogs have a slender body and smooth, moist skin, whereas toads have a more rounded body and dry, bumpy skin.
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