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Amphibians known for their jumping ability and semi-aquatic lifestyle.
Frogs
Amphibians with dry, warty skin and shorter hind legs, similar to frogs.
Toads
The order of amphibians encompassing frogs and toads.
Anura
Carefully cutting open and examining internal structures of organisms for study.
Dissection
Study of the microscopic anatomy of tissues.
Histology
Outer skin layer acting as a protective barrier.
Epidermis
Inner skin layer containing blood vessels and nerves.
Dermis
Arranged in layers or strata.
Stratified
Shedding or molting the outer skin layer.
Ecdysis
Cells responsible for animal coloration.
Melanophores
Skin cells changing color.
Chromatophores
Tissue supporting and connecting organs in the body.
Connective Tissue
Microscope with multiple lenses for magnification.
Compound Light Microscope
Container for dissecting small organisms.
Dissecting Pan
Tool for delicate tissue exploration.
Probe
Divides the body into front and back portions.
Frontal Plane
Divides the body into right and left halves.
Sagittal Plane
Divides the body into upper and lower portions.
Transverse Plane
Body parts arranged in mirror-image halves.
Bilateral Symmetry
Upper side or back of an organism.
Dorsal
Lower side or belly of an organism.
Ventral
Front or head end of an organism.
Anterior
Tail or hind end of an organism.
Posterior
Closer to the point of attachment.
Proximal
Farther from the point of attachment.
Distal
Central body part including head and trunk.
Axial Region
Body part including limbs or appendages.
Appendicular Region
Opening at the posterior end of digestive, reproductive, and urinary tracts in amphibians.
Cloacal Aperture
Transparent third eyelid in some animals.
Nictitating Membrane
Gland behind the eyes in toads secreting toxins.
Paratoid Gland
Rudimentary toe on the inner side of the foot in some amphibians.
Prehallux
Mating position in frogs and toads for fertilization.
Amplexus
Visible differences between male and female of the same species.
Sexually Dimorphic
Front limbs or arms of an animal.
Forelimbs
Rear limbs or legs of an animal.
Hindlimbs
Toes connected by skin for swimming.
Webbed Toes
Relating to the back and side surfaces of an organism.
Dorsolateral
Cold-blooded vertebrates living on land but reproducing in water.
Amphibians