“Time's fun when you're having flies.” ~ Kermit The Frog ~
How about a little "frog" trivia?
1. Let's start by distinguishing between frogs and toads.
Which of the following statements is correct?
a. Both statements are correct
b. All frogs are toads
c. All toads are frogs
d. Neither statement is correct
2. Which of the following statements about frogs and toads is untrue?
Frogs lay their eggs in long chains, while toads lay their eggs in clusters
Frogs possess vomerine teeth on the roof of their mouths, while toads do not
Frog skin tends to be moist and/or slimy, while toad skin is often coarse and dry
Frogs typically have longer legs than toads
** 3. Into which of the following categories do the majority of adult frogs fall?
Herbivore
Detritivore
Omnivore
Carnivore
** 4. After a frog captures its prey, which part of its anatomy--besides its tongue--
does it use to help force the prey down its throat?
Trachea
Ears (tympanic membranes)
Eyes
Nostrils
5. Which of the following figures represents the approximate time that frogs have existed on Earth?
5 billion years
65 million years
250 million years
1.2 billion years
6. Which of the following terms describes the mating embrace in frogs?
Abomasus
Thalamus
Myoclonus
Amplexus
7. Here's a tricky one!
How many chambers comprise a frog's heart?
3
4
2
10
8. Frogs' lungs are involved in the respiratory process.
True
False
** 9. There are nearly 5,250 species of frogs around the world
on every continent except Antarctica.
Which continent contains the greatest number of distinct frog species?
Africa
Australia
South America
Asia
** 10. What is the name of the world's largest living frog?
African bull frog
White's tree frog
Goliath frog
Leopard king frog
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nice start, Haroula!
