frog
Tadpoles undergo metamorphosis as they develop into adult frogs. This topic is part of Animals within Science & Nature. This page currently draws on 29 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
frog trivia questions
A young frog that lives in water and usually has a tail is called what?
Answer: Tadpole
Bonus fact: Tadpoles undergo metamorphosis as they develop into adult frogs.
Frogs belong to which class of vertebrates?
Answer: Amphibians
Bonus fact: Frogs are amphibians and generally have life cycles tied to both water and land.
Most salamanders have what body feature that frogs lack as adults?
Answer: Tail
Bonus fact: Adult salamanders generally retain tails.
What major body part develops as a tadpole changes into an adult frog?
Answer: Legs
Bonus fact: Metamorphosis produces limbs and adult organs.
What happens to a frog tadpole's tail during metamorphosis?
Answer: It is gradually absorbed
Bonus fact: The body reuses tail tissues.
Compared with many frogs, toads often have what kind of skin?
Answer: Drier and bumpier
Bonus fact: Many toads have rough glandular skin.
Which anatomical structure do African clawed frogs and other members of the family Pipidae lack?
Answer: Tongue
Bonus fact: Male African clawed frogs also lack vocal cords, yet can make clicking sounds using rapid throat-muscle contractions.
What alkaloid toxin is secreted by the golden poison frog?
Answer: Batrachotoxin
Bonus fact: Only three poison-frog species have been documented as having been used to poison hunting projectiles, including the golden poison frog.
A frog belongs to which major animal group?
Answer: Amphibians
Bonus fact: Most frogs begin life in water as tadpoles.
Which variety show featured Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy?
Answer: The Muppet Show
Bonus fact: The show mixed puppetry, music, comedy, and guest stars.
What is a baby frog called?
Answer: Tadpole
Bonus fact: Tadpoles usually live in water before changing into adult frogs.
Who wrote the music and lyrics for the musical "The Frogs"?
Answer: Stephen Sondheim
Bonus fact: Sondheim adapted ancient material into a modern musical comedy.