Species: frog

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Frogs, members of the order Anura, are a group of diverse amphibians. Frogs are widely distributed around the world, but are most commonly found in and are the most diverse in tropical rainforests. With around 4,800 recorded species, they make up around 85% of extant amphibian species. Warty frog species, while often referred to as toads, are simply informally distinct. The difference does not exist in taxonomy or evolutionary history.

Adult frogs are generally stout and wide in body shape, and they are quadrupedal with limbs that can fold in under their bodies. Their eyes protrude from their heads and their tongues are cleft. They also notably lack tails. Their skin colors can vary depending on the species, with some providing camouflage, while others are bright, vivid colors to ward off predators. Adults live in fresh water and on dry land, with some living underground or in trees. Frogs usually start off and develop from larva known as tadpoles, who hatch from eggs typically laid underwater. Their larval forms come with tails as well as gills, useful for their temporary dwelling in bodies of water. After growth, they metamorphose into adults frogs.

Frog skins allow for things to pass through it, such as water, which can make dehydration quite easy. Due to this, they either live in very moist environments or have special adaptations to allow for their survival in dry areas. Frogs are well known for their wide varieties of vocalizations such as croaks, especially during breeding seasons.

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The following tags are aliased to this tag: bull_frog, bullfrog, anuran, anura, mobian_frog (learn more).

This tag implicates amphibian (learn more).

The following tags implicate this tag: toad_(frog), poison_dart_frog, tree_frog, litter_frog, parsley_frog, eleutherodactylus, archaeobatrachian, rain_frog, mantella, ranid, glass_frog, frog_taur, pipid (learn more).

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