Amphibians Life Cycle and Unique Features

The video introduces amphibians, a group of vertebrates that transition from water to land as they mature. It covers their unique characteristics, such as thin skin and four legs, and explains their reproduction process, including laying eggs and undergoing metamorphosis. Amphibians breathe through both lungs and skin, and their diet changes from herbivorous in early stages to carnivorous as adults. The video concludes with a summary of these key points.

What is the primary habitat of amphibians when they are born?

• Underground

• Land

• Air

• Water

Which of the following is a characteristic of amphibian skin?

• Thin and bare

• Thick and hairy

• Feathered

• Covered with scales

How do amphibians care for their eggs after laying them?

• They guard them

• They incubate them

• They bury them

• They abandon them

What is the process called when amphibians transform from larvae to adults?

• Evolution

• Metamorphosis

• Regeneration

• Transmutation

How do adult amphibians primarily breathe?

• Through gills

• Through their skin and lungs

• Through their fins

• Through their mouth

Why do amphibians need to stay near water?

• To find food

• To keep their skin wet

• To lay eggs

• To avoid predators

What dietary change occurs in amphibians as they mature?

• They become herbivores

• They stop eating

• They become omnivores

• They become carnivores

What unique feature helps some amphibians capture their prey?

• Sharp claws

• Long, sticky tongue

• Fast swimming

• Camouflage

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of amphibians?

• They breathe through their skin

• They have feathers

• They undergo metamorphosis

• They are vertebrates

What is the primary reason amphibians are considered fascinating?

• Their unique life cycle and adaptations

• Their large size

• Their colorful appearance

• Their ability to fly