Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following animals is NOT an amphibian?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Python.
Key Points
- Amphibians are a class of animals that can live both in water and on land.
- Frogs are a well-known example of amphibians, as they undergo metamorphosis from tadpoles (aquatic) to adult frogs (terrestrial).
- Caecilians are a group of limbless, serpentine amphibians.
- Salamanders are another example of amphibians, often characterized by their lizard-like appearance.
- Python, on the other hand, is a type of snake, which belongs to the class Reptilia and is not an amphibian.
Additional Information
- Amphibian Characteristics
- Amphibians typically have moist, permeable skin that aids in respiration.
- They usually lay eggs in water, which hatch into aquatic larvae.
- Reptile Characteristics
- Reptiles have dry, scaly skin that prevents water loss.
- They lay eggs with leathery or hard shells on land.
- Habitat Differences
- Amphibians are commonly found in moist environments due to their skin and reproductive needs.
- Reptiles can live in a variety of habitats, including deserts, forests, and wetlands.
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