The Frog Life Cycle Flashcards

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering the four stages of the frog life cycle and unique frog characteristics based on the lecture notes.

Life Cycle

The process of an incredible transformation that frogs go through from egg to adult.

Egg

Stage 1 of the life cycle, which begins in the water where female frogs lay them in clusters.

Clusters

The groups in which frog eggs are usually found in the water.

Jelly-like substance

The material that protects frog eggs while they are in the water.

Embryos

The tiny organisms found inside frog eggs that represent the first step in creating a new frog.

Tadpole

Stage 2 of the life cycle where baby frogs have long tails, no legs, and look more like fish.

Gills

The organs tadpoles use to breathe in the water, similar to how fish do.

Froglet

Stage 3 of the life cycle where the organism develops legs and its tail begins to shrink.

Lungs

The organs froglets start learning to breathe through as they become less dependent on the water.

Adult Frog

Stage 4 of the life cycle when the tail is completely gone, legs are fully formed, and the frog is adapted for life on land.

Sticky tongues

Long appendages that allow frogs to catch insects quickly.

Sounds and calls

Unique vocalizations that frogs use to help them attract mates.

Leap

An action some frogs perform that can be up to $20$ times their body length in a single jump.

Skin

An additional part of the body, besides the lungs, that frogs can use to breathe.

Transformation

The incredible change frogs experience as they grow from an egg into an adult.