Frogs: Their Habitat and Organs

1. Frogs: Their Habitat and Organs Picture taken from clipart Ben Messerschmidt

2. Instructions • Throughout this learning program you will learn about many different frogs. You will learn about habitat, scientific name, and the organs of the frog. • Read each slide thoroughly. • When you think you have learned about that slide click the button to move on. • You will have an opportunity to quiz yourself several times throughout the program. • At the end of the program there will be an evaluation over everything you have learned from the program.

3. MOTIVATION You will use your prior knowledge of frogs and amphibians to help you along the way during this program. If you are having trouble remembering the things about frogs this program will help you do better. Also during this program you will learn and understand more about how your own organs work and what they look like because the frogs organs are almost exactly the same as a humans.

4. MAIN MENU 1.Habitats/Scientific Names 2.FROG DIAGRAM 3.OVERALL EVALUATION: CLICKING HERE WILL SKIP ENTIRE PROGRAM

5. Pacific Tree Frog Scientific name: Hyla Regilla Picture adapted from : http://bss.sfsu.edu/holzman/courses/Fall01%20projects/regilla.htm.htm • The pacific tree frog is found Along the western coast of North America. • Western Montana and Nevada is the furthest east they can be found. But it can also be found in Cerros and Santa Cruz islands west of California. • This frog is more of a nocturnal amphibian because it can’t handle hot dry climates. Since it is found in the west where it is hot and dry in some parts it stays mostly hidden in fallen tree trunks or under rocks. • They also prefer really humid climates because it lessens the chance of dehydration. • Information adapted from: http://bss.sfsu.edu/holzman/courses/Fall01%20projects/regilla.htm.htm

6. Grey Tree Frog Scientific name: Eleutherodactylus coqui http://www.photography.inkart.net/planet_earth/north_american_frogs/gray_treefrog/Gray-Treefrog-01.php • This frog is found anywhere from southern Ontario to northern Texas. • It is found in many parts of the U.S but it is mostly found in northeastern part. • These frogs live in highly wooded areas and are found in areas like swamps, ponds, lakes, and damp rotten logs or fallen trees during the summer. • During the winter they are found under logs, leaves, and roots of trees. • Information adapted from: http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Hyla_versicolor.html

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8. Quiz The Pacific Tree Frog can handle hot, dry climates. TrueFalse

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10. correct The grey tree frog can be found in swamps TRUEFALSE

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13. Green Tree Frog Scientific name: Hyla Cinerea Picture adapted from: http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/resources/paul_kosnik/hc.jpg/view.html • Green Tree Frogs are found anywhere from Virginia over to the northern tip of Texas • They live in environments such as ponds, large lakes, and marshes. These habitats have a lot of floating vegetation which is why these frogs are there. • They are found in the canopy of trees in these environments and mostly in sunny areas because its easier to find insects in the sunny areas. Information adapted from: http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/resources/paul_kosnik/hc.jpg/view.html

14. North American Bullfrog • Bullfrogs are found anywhere from the east coast to Wisconsin • They are bigger than the average frog . • These frogs are found near lakes, rivers, ponds, or bogs because they have to live in water to survive. • These frogs are also found in Central Europe, South America, and Parts of Asia. • Information adapted from: http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Rana_catesbeiana.html Picture adapted from: http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Rana_catesbeiana.html Sceintific name: Rana Catesbeiana

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16. quiz Which of these frogs is one of the largest frog species? A. Green tree frog B. North American bullfrog C. Grey tree frog D. Pacific tree frog

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18. correct What is the scientific name of the North American Bullfrog? • Rana Piplens • Dendrobates azureus • Rana catesbeiana • Hyla regilla

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21. Red-legged Frog Picture adapted from: http://www.photography.inkart.net/planet_earth/north_american_frogs/ • Red-legged frogs are also known as the California Red-legged frog because it is found mostly in just California. • They live in areas that are high in vegetation and near deep ponds. • These frogs can not be exposed to water that has a temperature of 29 degrees Celsius. • Information adapted from: http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/resources/paul_kosnik/hc.jpg/view.html Scientific Name: Rana Aurora

22. Leopard Frog Picture adapted from: http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Rana_pipiens.html • The Leopard frog is from almost everywhere in the U.S. • Their main choice of habitat is marshlands, brush lands, and forests. • In theses areas they choose parts with slow moving water and vegetation. • These frogs are also known as meadow frogs or grass frogs. • Information adapted from: http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Rana_pipiens.html Scientific name: Rana Piplens

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24. Quiz What is the Leopard Frog also know as? • Grass Frog • Night Frog • Meadow Frog • Both A and C • All of the Above

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26. correct What is the highest temperature of water the Red-legged frog can withstand? • 22 degrees Celsius • 80 degrees Celsius • 0 degrees Celsius • 29 degrees Celsius

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29. Blue Poison Dart Frog • These frogs are only found in the southern most part of South America in the Sipaliwini Savannah. • They live in a hot Humid environment ranging from 22 – 27 degrees Celsius. • They are found in a dark moist area near small streams or rivers with slow moving water. This frog also remains on the ground at all times. Scientific name: Dendrobates Azureus

30. Yellow Poison Dart Frog • The yellow banded poison dart frog is found in mostly just Northern South America. • They are found in humid wet areas where there is plenty of forest soil, wet tree trunks, and rainforest tree roots. • These frogs live in an environment where the temperature is around 26-30 degrees Celsius and it is very humid and wet. Sceintific name: Dendrobates Leucomelas

31. Gold Poison Dart Frog Sceintific name: Pyllobates Terribilis • This frog is a lot like the Yellow banded dart frog. • It is found in Northern South America. • Lives in a hot, moist, and humid tropical environment where the temperatures range from 26-30 degrees Celsius. • It is found in well lit areas.

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33. QUIZ • Which poison dart frog isn’t found in Northern South America? • Blue • Gold • Yellow

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35. Correct • The blue dart frog remains on the ground TrueFalse

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38. Study this diagram there will be a 10 question multiple choice quiz over this. Liver Gallbladder oviducts Stomach Small Intestines Kidney Large Intestine Ureter Urinary Bladder Anus/Opening to Cloaca

39. Fun facts • There are a few ways to tell the difference between male and female frogs. 2 ways are males have 2 kidneys and the females only have one and males tympanic membrane is larger than their eyes and the females aren’t. • The frogs tongue is a very interesting thing. It is attached in the front of the mouth so that it can flick out to catch insects. • Frogs have two kinds of teeth. The names of the teeth are: vomerine teeth which are on the roof of the mouth and all frogs have two of them, and the maxillary teeth which are located around the bottom of the mouth.

40. EVALUATION What is the scientific name of the Blue Dart Frog? • Phyllobates Terribilus • Dendrobates Leucomelus • Dendrobates Azureus • Hyla Regilla

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42. correct Which frog has the scientific name Hyla Regilla? • Green tree frog • Gold Dart Frog • Pacific Tree Frog • North American Bullfrog

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44. Correct The North American Bullfrog can live in a habitat without a pond or lake? TRUEFALSE

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46. Correct What is the scientific name of the Green Tree Frog? • Rana Catesbeiana • Hyla Cinerea • Rana Piplens • Rana Aurora

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48. Correct How can you tell the difference between the male and female frog? • Males have 2 kidneys females have 1 • Females have thumb pads • Males have larger tympanic membranes than their eyes • A and B • A and C

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50. Correct What is the unusual feature about the frogs tongue? • It is split • It is pink • It is very long and sticky • It is attached in the front of mouth