Frog Flashcards
The sex of the frog may be determined externally by examining the ______ on the front feet.
thumb pads
Scientific Name of Frog
Rana pipiens
Anterior openings for the entry or exit of air.
External nares or nostrils
Tube that connects the mouth and the stomach in frog.
Esophagus
The eardrum in frogs that receives sound waves
Tympanic Membrane
The opening from the mouth into the respiratory system.
Glottis
A transparent part of a frogs lower eyelid that moves over the eye to clean it and protect it.
Nictitating Membrane
Opening of cloca through which undigested food, urine, eggs, and sperm are passed.
Cloaca Opening
The flexible membrane of skin possessed by male frogs
Vocal Sacs
Purpose of vocal sac?
An amplification of their mating or advertisement call.
The function of this organ is to catch insects (its food).
Tongue
Sharp teeth in the maxilla of frogs mouth that function in holding captured prey
Maxillary teeth
Small projections in the top of frog’s mouth that function in holding and captured prey.
Vomerine teeth
It equalizes air pressure
Eustachian tube openings