Amphibians
Definition of Amphibians as it relates to Animals, Fossil Animals, Fossil Vertebrates
Amphibians are cold-blooded, four-legged animals that belong to the class Amphibia. They are characterized by their ability to live both in water and on land, making them unique among vertebrates. Amphibians undergo a process of metamorphosis during their life cycle, transitioning from aquatic larvae to terrestrial adults. This category includes animals such as frogs, toads, salamanders, newts, and caecilians. Fossil amphibians, also known as fossil vertebrates, provide valuable insights into the evolutionary history of this group of animals, revealing how they have adapted to changing environments over millions of years.
External Links
- [Amphibians.org] Amphibian Survival Alliance
- [iucn-amphibians.org] IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group – The ASG provides the scientific foundation to inform effective amphibian conservation action around the world
- [amphibians.ws] Amphibians -
- [terrafile.eu] Marketplace for reptiles and amphibians
- [AmphibianLife.com] Amphibian Life - The Ultimate Guide to Amphibians
- [AmphibianDisease.org] Amphibian Disease Portal
- [AmphibianRescue.org] Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Project | A project to save Panama's incredible frogs and salamanders
- [AmphibianCare.com] Amphibian Care
- [Frogs.org] Amphibian Conservation Alliance
- [Herpetology.com] Herpetology Network Reptile / Amphibian Resources, Books and Links
- [reptilesweb.com] World Popular Reptiles and Amphibian Care