Frog Study Guide - Key Concepts

Frog Study Guide - Key Concepts

• Amphibian: A class of cold-blooded vertebrates living in both water and on land.
• Arboreal: Refers to animals that primarily live in trees.
• Bioindicator: Living organisms used to assess environmental health (presence, absence, or condition indicates ecosystem state).
• Capillary Forces: Liquids' ability to flow in narrow spaces against gravity (important for tree frogs sticking).
• Carnivore: An animal that mainly eats meat.
• Ectothermic: Animals relying on external heat sources to regulate body temperature (cold-blooded).
• Froglet: A frog's transitional stage, between tadpole and adult.
• Mutualistic: A relationship where both species benefit.
• Nanopillars: Tiny hair-like structures on tree frog toes, enhancing grip.
• Nictitating Membrane: A transparent/translucent third eyelid to protect and maintain visibility underwater.
• Nocturnal: Animals that are active at night.
• Omnivore: An animal that eats both plants and meat.
• Poison Dart Frog: A brightly colored frog from South and Central America with poisonous skin secretions.
• Substrate: The material at the bottom of a habitat (soil, bark, leaves).
• Tadpole: A frog's aquatic larval stage with a tail and gills.

Poison Dart Frog Specifics

• Habitat: Primarily lives in South and Central America.
• Poison Source: Poisonous skin secretions (important for self-defense).

Frog Life Cycle

• Stages: Tadpole, froglet, adult frog.

Tree Frog Adherence

• Mechanism: Capillary forces and nanopillars/tiny structures on toe pads enhance adherence to surfaces.

Frog Bioindication

• Meaning: Frogs are bioindicators because their presence/absence/health indicates environmental health.
• Usefulness: Useful in monitoring environmental conditions.

Frog Eye Adaptations

• Focus: Adaptations assist in finding food and avoiding predators.

Frogs vs. Toads

• Distinction: Frogs typically have smooth, moist skin; toads tend toward rough, dry skin.

Grey Tree Frog Care

• Environment: Information about a grey tree frog's required environment in captivity.
• Diet: Information about a grey tree frog's required diet in captivity.

Frog Ecosystem Benefits

• Important roles: Frogs as part of food webs, control insect populations, pollination etc.

Largest Frog Species

• Examples: Names and descriptions of two largest frog species, if appropriate from the provided text.

Frog Vision

• Key features: Two features of frog vision (mentioned in the provided text, if applicable).

Poison Dart Frog Detailed Description

• Physical characteristics: Description of a poison dart frog.
• Positivity: What makes a poison dart frog poisonous?

This quiz covers key concepts related to frogs, including their classification, behavior, and physical adaptations. Learn about terms such as bioindicator, capillary forces, and the various diets of frogs. Test your knowledge on these fascinating amphibians and their ecological significance.