Difference between revisions of "Amphibian"
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===Meaning=== | ===Meaning=== | ||
− | + | An '''amphibian''' is an [[animal]] with a [[backbone]] that can live underwater and on land. | |
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− | An [[animal]] with a [[backbone]] that can live underwater and on land. | ||
: Singular [[Noun]]: '''Amphibian''' | : Singular [[Noun]]: '''Amphibian''' | ||
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===About Amphibians=== | ===About Amphibians=== | ||
− | : There are many different kinds of amphibian, not just frogs and toads. | + | : There are many different kinds of '''amphibian''', not just frogs and toads. |
− | : | + | : '''Amphibians''' lay soft eggs underwater. |
− | + | : All young '''amphibians''' have gills but as they get older some lose their gills. | |
===Examples=== | ===Examples=== | ||
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|An Axolotl is an unusual '''amphibian'''. | |An Axolotl is an unusual '''amphibian'''. | ||
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+ | ==Key Stage 2== | ||
+ | ===Meaning=== | ||
+ | An '''amphibian''' is an [[animal]] with a [[backbone]] that can survive underwater and on land and lays soft eggs in the water. | ||
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+ | ===Life Cycle=== | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable" | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |'''Spawn''' | ||
+ | |'''Tadpole''' | ||
+ | |'''Adult''' | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |[[File:Frogspawn.png|center|200px]] | ||
+ | |[[File:Tadpole.png|center|200px]] | ||
+ | |[[File:Frog.png|center|200px]] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |'''Amphibians''' begin life in a soft egg. | ||
+ | |The young '''Amphibians''' have gills and can only live underwater. | ||
+ | |Adult '''Amphibians''' can live on land or in water. This adult is a frog. | ||
+ | |} | ||
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+ | ===Extra Information=== | ||
+ | {{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEejivHRIbE}} |
Latest revision as of 18:28, 6 May 2019
Contents
Key Stage 1
Meaning
An amphibian is an animal with a backbone that can live underwater and on land.
About Amphibians
- There are many different kinds of amphibian, not just frogs and toads.
- Amphibians lay soft eggs underwater.
- All young amphibians have gills but as they get older some lose their gills.
Examples
A frog is the most well known amphibian. | Newts are amphibians. |
A Salamander is an amphibian. | An Axolotl is an unusual amphibian. |
Key Stage 2
Meaning
An amphibian is an animal with a backbone that can survive underwater and on land and lays soft eggs in the water.
Life Cycle
Spawn | Tadpole | Adult |
Amphibians begin life in a soft egg. | The young Amphibians have gills and can only live underwater. | Adult Amphibians can live on land or in water. This adult is a frog. |