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Part 1 Amphibians Flashcards

1
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What is the kingdom & phylum of amphibia?

A

Animalia & Chordata

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2
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What is the superclass & class of amphibia?

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Tetrapoda & Lissamphibians

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3
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What are the 3 orders of class?

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Anura (frogs), Urodela (Salamander), Adopa (Caecillian)

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4
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What are the main contents of integument for an amphibian?

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Ectothermic (heat external source), 3 chambered heart, no dermal scales, multicellular epidermal glands,

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What are the main glands of amphibians?

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Mucus, Serous/Granular (acrid), Parotid (frogs)

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6
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What are chromatophores?

A

Light reflecting cells

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7
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How many types of chromatophores are there?

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4

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8
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What are the guanine chromatophores?

A

Iridophores

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9
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What are the black chromatophores?

A

Melanophores

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10
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What are the yellow chromatophores?

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Xanthophores

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What are the red chromatophores?

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Erythophores

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12
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What is their GI system made of?

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Mouth, Oesophagus, Stomach, Small intestine, Large intestine, Cloaca

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What are the characteristics of GI system?

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Ciliated, Chitinase (stomach), Cloaca

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14
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What are the main characteristics of the teeth?

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Maxillary & vomerine teeth - just for holding

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15
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What does pedicellate mean?

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Seperated

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16
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What do they use to swallow?

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Eyes

17
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How do they feed?

A

Swallows food whole,

18
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Main part of amphibian nervous system?

A

Pineal body (hibernation hormones)

19
Q

Frog sense organs? What detects high sounds?

A

Stapes

20
Q

Frog sense organs? What detects low frequency sounds?

A

Papilla amphiborium

21
Q

Frog sense organs? What detects airborne sounds?

A

Columella-operculum complex

22
Q

Adrenal glands - where?

A

Ligaments suspend gonads

23
Q

What is metamorphosis?

A

Growing - thyroxine hormone aids

24
Q

What is the word for shedding skin?

A

Ecdysis

Reptiles & Amphibians (4 decks)

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