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Do all amphibians need moisture in their skin to survive?
yes theydo
Why frog live under water if it have lungs?
They are amphibians. They need the moisture on their skin. It also need air to breathe.
Do adult amphibian need a water environment?
Yes, the skin of amphibians is not water proof and will dry out (and kill the animal) if there is not enough moisture in the environment.
Why reptiles such as lizards and snakes are generally better adapted to living in arid environments than frogs?
Because frogs aren't reptiles, their amphibians. And frogs need moisture to keep their skin from breaking. Snakes and lizards are Reptiles, and do not require this need for moisture.
How do anphibians retain and excret water?
Amphibians have a semi-permeable skin. They absorb the moisture they need through their skin, and excrete any excess as urine.
Are reptiles better than amphibians at living on land?
Yes. Most amphibians cannot go far from a moist environment as they have difficulty maintaining their body moisture.
Do amphibians need to keep there skin wet at all times?
No, amphibians do not need to have there skin wet at all times. Most amphibians can be in and out of water.
What is the verb for moisture?
The verb form of moisture is moisturise.Other verbs are moisturising, moisturises and moisturised."I will go and moisturise now"."We have been moisturising the amphibians"."I am fully moisturised now".
Why can't amphibians live in dry places?
Because amphibians need to be moist.
Why do amphibians need kidneys?
Yes, they do.
Do amphibians need milk?
No, amphibians don't need milk. Since they can't produce any, they wouldn't have survived if they needed any.
What Distinguishes amphibians from reptiles?
Amphibians can absorb oxygen through their skin - reptiles need to physically breathe.
