Frogs, scientifically known as Arunas are studied for a variety of reasons. The main reason being the fact that their external and internal body structure is very similar to that of a human's. Thus, by studying and observing the frog, humans were able to learn more about themselves.
Background Information:
Frogs are small amphibians who live their early life in the water and then adult life on land. Their diet revolves around small insects and animals like earthworms and spiders. Can be found in any continent except for Antarctica, but usually like warmer climates.
Did you know?: Frogs do not drink water through their mouths, absorption through their permeable skin is how they drink water.
Background Information:
Frogs are small amphibians who live their early life in the water and then adult life on land. Their diet revolves around small insects and animals like earthworms and spiders. Can be found in any continent except for Antarctica, but usually like warmer climates.
Did you know?: Frogs do not drink water through their mouths, absorption through their permeable skin is how they drink water.
METAMORPHOSIS
Metamorphosis is the alteration of the shape of an animal's external and internal bodies through their life. It is the same process through which caterpillars morph into butterflies.
When the frog is born, it is a tadpole. Throughout time, it will alter its body and turn into a frog.
For example, when it's a tadpole, it will breathe through its gills and when it turns into a frog, it will grow lungs to breathe. This is due to the fact that they spend their youth in water and their adulthood on land.
Metamorphosis is the alteration of the shape of an animal's external and internal bodies through their life. It is the same process through which caterpillars morph into butterflies.
When the frog is born, it is a tadpole. Throughout time, it will alter its body and turn into a frog.
For example, when it's a tadpole, it will breathe through its gills and when it turns into a frog, it will grow lungs to breathe. This is due to the fact that they spend their youth in water and their adulthood on land.
The purpose of this lab was to find the similarities and differences between frog and tadpole organ system. Thus, we explored how the body changes from a tadpole to a frog.