Difference between revisions of "Amphibian"
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| − | An '''amphibian''' is an [[animal]] with a [[backbone]] that can survive underwater and on land. | + | 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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| − | |Tadpole | + | |'''Tadpole''' |
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|[[File:Frogspawn.png|center|200px]] | |[[File:Frogspawn.png|center|200px]] | ||
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|'''Amphibians''' begin life in a soft egg. | |'''Amphibians''' begin life in a soft egg. | ||
| − | |The young '''Amphibians''' have | + | |The young '''Amphibians''' have gills and can only live underwater. |
| − | |Adult '''Amphibians''' can live on land or in water. | + | |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
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| A frog is the most well known amphibian. | Newts are amphibians. |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |