Amphibian Circulation, gas exchange, & Temp Regulation Flashcards
1
Q
How do adults respirate?
A
pulmonary respiration (lungs), cutaneous respiration (skin), buccopharyngeal respiration (mouth & pharynx) and larva (gills)
2
Q
What is lung respiration called
A
pulmonary respiration
3
Q
What is skin respiration called
A
cutaneous respiration
4
Q
What is mouth and pharynx respiration called?
A
buccopharyngeal respiration
5
Q
What is gill respiration in
A
larva
6
Q
how is temperature regulation
A
behavioral
-many are nocturnal, remain in cold burrows/underground when hot
-come out to bask in sun when cold
7
Q
What is Estivation
A
Estivation - a state of dormancy during summer months when temp is high
8
Q
What is hibernation
A
state of dormancy during winter months when temp is cold
