Now print out task two and read the following text about Amphibians and Frog Habitats.
Answer the questions while you read.
Answer the questions while you read.
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AMPHIBIANS
Frogs are amphibians.
The word amphibian comes from the Greek word "amphi" or "bios" which means "double life". Why do amphibians live a double life?
Amphibians are cold-blooded animals that possess backbones.
Their features (how they look) are somewhere between fish and reptiles.
Amphibians spend time both in water and on land.
Their larvae (eggs) grow and mature in the water and breathe through gills like fish.
However, adult frogs breathe air through their lungs and skin.
The word amphibian comes from the Greek word "amphi" or "bios" which means "double life". Why do amphibians live a double life?
Amphibians are cold-blooded animals that possess backbones.
Their features (how they look) are somewhere between fish and reptiles.
Amphibians spend time both in water and on land.
Their larvae (eggs) grow and mature in the water and breathe through gills like fish.
However, adult frogs breathe air through their lungs and skin.
FROG HABITAT
Have you ever wondered where frogs live? Frogs live on every continent in the world except Antarctica.
Frogs must live in or near a place that has water.
Most frogs live near lakes, rivers, and streams.
Frogs need the water to keep their skin moist, which is necessary for their survival.
Another reason frogs live near water is because they need the water to lay their eggs.
Frogs begin their life as larvae (eggs).
Frogs lay their eggs in the water.
Frog eggs are protected by a jellylike coating.
Without water this jellylike coating would dry out and the frog eggs would die.
Frogs must live in or near a place that has water.
Most frogs live near lakes, rivers, and streams.
Frogs need the water to keep their skin moist, which is necessary for their survival.
Another reason frogs live near water is because they need the water to lay their eggs.
Frogs begin their life as larvae (eggs).
Frogs lay their eggs in the water.
Frog eggs are protected by a jellylike coating.
Without water this jellylike coating would dry out and the frog eggs would die.
Some frogs never enter the water.
These frogs live on land or in trees and only enter the water to mate.
There are other frogs that are known as burrowers.
They have very short legs and cannot hop. These frogs burrow into the sand or mud to keep their skin moist.
These frogs live on land or in trees and only enter the water to mate.
There are other frogs that are known as burrowers.
They have very short legs and cannot hop. These frogs burrow into the sand or mud to keep their skin moist.