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Besides their skin, what other physical characteristics distinguish rough-skinned newts?
Besides their skin, what other physical characteristics distinguish rough-skinned newts?
- Large size, typically exceeding 30 centimeters.
- Smooth skin and vibrant colors all over their body.
- Stubby legs and teeth that appear as tiny bumps. (correct)
- Long, slender legs and sharp teeth.
What is the primary defense mechanism employed by rough-skinned newts when they feel threatened?
What is the primary defense mechanism employed by rough-skinned newts when they feel threatened?
- Curling their bodies to display bright orange undersides. (correct)
- Rapidly fleeing into the water.
- Releasing a foul odor to deter predators.
- Camouflaging themselves within their environment.
How does the coloration of rough-skinned newts serve as a warning to potential predators?
How does the coloration of rough-skinned newts serve as a warning to potential predators?
- The bright colors blend with the environment, making them harder to see.
- The orange color mimics the appearance of harmless amphibians.
- The dull colors indicate they are not palatable.
- The contrasting colors attract attention, signaling their toxicity. (correct)
Which of the following statements accurately describes the habitat preferences of rough-skinned newts?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the habitat preferences of rough-skinned newts?
What is the primary diet of rough-skinned newts?
What is the primary diet of rough-skinned newts?
What adaptation do female rough-skinned newts possess related to their eggs?
What adaptation do female rough-skinned newts possess related to their eggs?
What is the approximate maximum length that a rough-skinned newt can reach?
What is the approximate maximum length that a rough-skinned newt can reach?
What is the primary reason why rough-skinned newts return to the water?
What is the primary reason why rough-skinned newts return to the water?
Which animal is noted as a common predator of the rough-skinned newt?
Which animal is noted as a common predator of the rough-skinned newt?
How did the rough-skinned newt get its name?
How did the rough-skinned newt get its name?
What is a key characteristic of prey that rough-skinned newts hunt?
What is a key characteristic of prey that rough-skinned newts hunt?
Where do newts spend most of their lives?
Where do newts spend most of their lives?
Rough-skinned newts are most poisonous in which area?
Rough-skinned newts are most poisonous in which area?
Rough-skinned newts have enough poison in their body to kill how many humans?
Rough-skinned newts have enough poison in their body to kill how many humans?
What is the color of rough-skinned newts bellies?
What is the color of rough-skinned newts bellies?
If threatened by predators, what part of their body do Rough-skinned newts curl to show their orange?
If threatened by predators, what part of their body do Rough-skinned newts curl to show their orange?
What do the teeth of the rough-skinned newt look like?
What do the teeth of the rough-skinned newt look like?
Rough-skinned newts lay their eggs where?
Rough-skinned newts lay their eggs where?
Garter snakes eat rough-skinned newts regularly because they are able to do what?
Garter snakes eat rough-skinned newts regularly because they are able to do what?
What color is on the back of rough-skinned newts?
What color is on the back of rough-skinned newts?
Flashcards
Rough-skinned newt size
Rough-skinned newt size
Up to 20 centimeters (8 inches) long, with stubby legs, and teeth that look like tiny bumps.
Rough-skinned newt toxicity
Rough-skinned newt toxicity
Some rough-skinned newts are among the most poisonous animals in the Pacific Northwest; one newt can kill dozens of humans.
Rough-skinned newt appearance
Rough-skinned newt appearance
Brown, bumpy skin on their backs and bright orange skin on their bellies.
Defense mechanism
Defense mechanism
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Rough-skinned newt habitat
Rough-skinned newt habitat
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Rough-skinned newt diet
Rough-skinned newt diet
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Newt predators
Newt predators
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Rough-skinned newt reproduction
Rough-skinned newt reproduction
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Study Notes
Rough-Skinned Newt Facts
- Rough-skinned newts reach a maximum length of 20 centimeters (8 inches).
- They possess stubby legs and teeth that resemble tiny bumps.
- Some rough-skinned newts are among the most poisonous animals in the Pacific Northwest.
- A single newt contains enough poison to kill several humans.
- Rough-skinned newts have brown, bumpy skin on their backs and bright orange skin on their bellies.
- When threatened, they curl their bodies to display the orange undersides of their necks and tails.
- This orange coloration serves as a warning to predators, which most heed.
- Garter snakes are the only known regular predators of rough-skinned newts.
- Newts hatch in the water but spend most of their lives on land.
- They often hide under fallen leaves or bark.
- At night, their diet consists of insects, tiny fish, and other small prey.
- Rough-skinned newts return to the water to mate.
- Mating pairs consist of one male and one female.
- Females lay poisonous eggs, attaching them to underwater plants.
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