Amphibians/reptiles

How many chambers of the heart do amphibians and reptiles have

3

How do amphibians reproduce

by laying eggs in water

What do amphibians rely on for reproduction?

water

Characteristics of anura (amphibian)

frogs, toads. Long muscular legs for jumping

Characteristics of urodela (amphibian)

Salamanders, newts. Elongated bodies for jumping

Characteristics of apoda (amphibian)

Caecilians, legless amphibians with small eyes (usually blind). Burrows in the soil

What does the tympanic membrane do in amphibians

lets them hear

What is the function of the nictitating membrane in amphibians

protects the eye from debris

What does the mucous glands in amphibian’s skin do?

lubricates the skin, creates poisonous taste on the skin

What is the two functions of amphibian’s skin

protection and resperation

What are amniotic eggs

eggs that can be developed without water

Describe the skin of reptiles

water-tight, tough for protection

Characteristics of chelonia

250 species, turtles and tortises

Characteristics of crocidila

21 large species, crocodiles, aligators, cayman

Characteristics of squata

6400 species, upper jaw is loosely joined to the skull

Characteristics of rhynchocephalia

2 species, only found in New Zealand, spiny ridges down their backs

What is the benefit of internal fertalization

Increases the chance of fertilization and life longevity

Are ectothermic animals hot blooded or cold blooded

cold blooded

What is the jacobson’s organ used for

sense organ located in the mouth

What species of animals is the Jacobson’s organ not found in

crocodiles and most turtles