A frog is any member of a diverse and largely carnivorous group of short-bodied, tailless amphibians composing the order Anura [1] (coming from the Ancient Greek ἀνούρα, literally 'without tail').

2025年2月8日 · Frog, any of various tailless amphibians belonging to the order Anura. The name ‘frog’ is often used to distinguish the smooth-skinned, leaping anurans from the squat, warty, hopping ones, which are called toads. In general, frogs have protruding eyes, no tail, and strong, webbed hind feet.

There are about 6000 species of frogs out of which about 90 of them dwell in the United States. They stand unique among most other amphibians by their jumping skills, croaking abilities, and unique vocalizations.

2024年9月4日 · Frogs and toads are the largest and most diverse group of amphibians. They’re known for their long leaps, intriguing life cycle, and wide range of sophisticated croaks. Frogs – like salamanders and caecilians – are amphibians.

2021年5月7日 · Frog: any member of a diverse group of short-bodied, tailless amphibians. There are over 5,000 species of known frogs, and scientists continue to discover new species. Frog species come in a...

2024年3月29日 · There are over 4,800 known frog species found worldwide in a variety of habitats, from rainforests to deserts. They come in a wide range of colors, sizes, and even have unique adaptations depending on their environment. Frogs undergo a remarkable metamorphosis during their life cycle. They start as eggs laid in water, which hatch into tadpoles.

A Frog is any number of different amphibians in the taxonomic order Anura. As a whole, the group has stout bodies and folds their long legs underneath them. You can find them in a variety of different colors and sizes.

2022年8月23日 · Frogs and toads make up the largest group of amphibians. Species in this order, called Anura, substantially outnumber those in the two other living orders of amphibians — Caudata (salamanders)...

2024年5月27日 · Frogs are believed to have split from other amphibians approximately 265 years ago – evolving into the modern frogs of today. These animals are characterized by a kind of hunched body, webbed toes, big, bulging eyes, and moist skin. The enormously long legs enable some of them to leap great distances, 20 times or more their body length.

Frogs are popular semi-aquatic tailless amphibians under the Anura order, and they can be found on all continents except Antarctica and a few islands. They are popular because of their numerous population, and they make up the most populous Amphibian order. There are many species in the world, getting up to 5,000.