For most people between the toads and frogs there are no differences. If you ask a two-way question, whether he can distinguish the frog and toad, then the answer will be unequivocal and confident: no. But in fact, the cardinal differences between them, given that these are two different types of amphibians. Therefore, let's understand where the toad, and where is the frog.
Who are such frogs?
Frogs are amphibians, they can be found everywhere, they can be found throughout our country. The duration of the life cycle of the frog is about 15 years. There is no tail from this amphibian. Frogs are fans of the daylight, hunt also during the day. The frog rarely departs away from the reservoir. If any danger appears, it tries to instantly hide. There is a frog in the main insects, which is easily rearing with their long sticky tongue. Feature frogs - skin breath. The body of frogs are tiny, but the limbs are distinguished by enviable length, besides, frogs are incommensurable a big head compared to the torso.
Everyone is used to thinking that frogs are painted in green, on the very bare pigment of their body consists of red, yellow and green colors. Frogs are multiplied by postponing caviar, they do it in reservoirs, close to the surface of the water. As soon as the headasting frog hatches from the eggs, it is constantly able to dwell only in the water. And only after it becomes a real frog, it will be able to get on the surface without prejudice to itself.
Main ways of moving frogs - jumping and swimming. But it also turned out that they are capable of digging deep holes. The skin of the frogs are absolutely smooth and smooth, but covered with a special substance resembling mucus, it does not give the skin of these creatures, while they are on the surface of the sushi. The body temperature of frogs is unstable, as they are cold-blooded, and mainly depends on the ambient temperature.
Who are the frogs?
Toads - as amphibians, large and massive. Their life expectancy is about 30-40 years. Toad exhibit uneven skin surface, which are scattered gland capable of releasing toxic substances. Toads move on all fours, did not jump because of its massiveness. Head their small legs are not very long.
Toads eat insects, but their language is very short and to seize prey, a toad should approach it almost came. The eggs they lay on the bottom of ponds. When the tadpoles hatch, they ripen to a level of adults in the water are located on land, and the water returned exclusively for reproduction.
Differences of frogs and toads
- Body:
Frogs are small, mobile, with long legs and a big head, bright color. Toads - massive, with gray, dry, warty skin, small head and short legs.
- Way to travel:
Frog jump and swim, toad - creeping, rarely a little bounce.
- reproduction:
Frog spawn in ponds close to the surface, the toads - at the very bottom.
- Habitat:
Frogs spend most of their time in water, occasionally getting out on the land. Toads - constantly live on the land, going into the water only to spawn.
- The presence of the teeth:
Some frogs can boast the presence of teeth, toads they are completely absent.
- Weather Preferences:
Frogs like the daytime, the sun and the heat. Toads prefer night and twilight.
- Relationships with people:
Frogs at the sight of people trying to escape. Toad indifferent to the appearance of the two-legged, their presence or absence does not bother her.
- Anatomical features:
Frogs have a rib cage, as they have a long tongue. There is no toads chest, short tongue.
- Colors:
Frogs have a bright color, they can be seen from far away. Toads are mainly gray, merging with the surrounding environment, at night and they did not see.
- Lifespan:
Frogs do not live more than 15 years, the toads - 40.
Both of these bring substantial benefit, preying on insects and our ancestors often used this feature of them. Therefore, for them, at least, should be treated with respect. They do not cause harm, but that is not particularly beautiful - so it it is not necessary.
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