Description: ectoparasites are organisms that live on the host's body (amphibians) and harm its health. Most often, ticks and leeches parasitize amphibians. Usually leeches parasitize the skin, but some species can penetrate the subcutaneous lymph sacs and even the body cavity 2024
Description: pneumonia in amphibians (pneumonia; Greek, from pneumon lung, synonym - pneumonia) is an inflammatory process in the lung tissues that occurs as an independent disease or as a manifestation or complication of any disease.Reasons: hypothermia with high humidity against a background of hypodynamia 2024
Description: helminthiases - diseases of animals (including amphibians), humans and plants, caused by parasitic worms - helminths. In accordance with the four main classes of helminths, there are: trematodes, cestodoses, nematodes and acanthocephalosis 2024
It would seem, what connection could there be between the genre of a detective novel and a description of the features of the biology of amphibians? Especially in the context of such an important problem of the theory of evolution as the question of the inheritance of acquired characters? 2024
In the early 1970s, a previously unknown species of frog was discovered in one of the driest regions of northern Australia, later called "Rheobatrachus silus". The fact that the new species was found in the swamp was also of interest: until now it was believed that there were no aquatic amphibians on this continent, all the described species were either terrestrial or arboreal 2024
The cricket tree frog (Acris gryllus) gets its name from the similarity of its voice to the chirping of a cricket. In danger, the frog jumps onto floating vegetation or dives to the bottom of the reservoir. It eats blood-sucking and harmful insects, including those that harm grain crops 2024
Despite the large number of species - about 2100, the general appearance and structure of tailless amphibians are of the same type : the neck is not expressed, the wide head imperceptibly passes into a short, slightly flattened body; adults have no tail; the hind limbs are 2-3 times longer than the front ones, have an additional section - the tarsus 2024
Over 400 species of tree frogs, found in warm regions of all continents, are united by the tree frog family. One of the largest and most diverse families of tailless amphibians. Breeds in Europe, Southwest and Southeast Asia, North Africa, Australia and adjacent islands, South and North America 2024
The snapping tree frog (Acris crepitans) is the smallest frog in North America. Between the eyes lies a characteristic dark triangle pointing backwards. Active throughout the year (except in the northern parts of the range). Inhabits the edges of shallow water bodies, ditches, slow channels, marshy areas with submerged vegetation 2024
Representatives of the Garlic family are widespread in Asia (here 2/3 of 50 species of the family), Europe and North America. Among the Asian garlic there are species that have adapted to living high in the mountains, there are amazing species with frightening outgrowths on the head 2024
The Vietnamese mountain toad , or helmet-headed toad (Ingerophrynus galeatus), lives in dense primary mountain forests, teeming with streams. It eats a variety of invertebrates: both small and large. In females, developed parotids transform into powerful bony outgrowths on the head, forming high ridges 2024
The gray toad , or the common toad , or the cowshed (Bufo bufo) constantly lives on land, and enters the water only for reproduction. It is the largest toad found in Europe. Easily tolerates moisture loss, stores water in the skin during night "bathing" in dew 2024
The jungle toad (Bufo calamita) is the loudest and at the same time the smallest of the European toads. Habitats are mostly dry, warm, open areas with light soils bordering on wet depressions. It feeds on crawling invertebrates. This is one of the few toads that actively stalk prey 2024
Mongolian toad , or Siberian sand toad , or Reid's toad (Bufo raddei) inhabits the borders of coniferous and deciduous forests, groves, shrubs, various types of meadows, forest-steppe and steppe with sandy, stony and alluvial soils. It is found in both dry and wet biotopes 2024
The black scarlet malay toad , or black-backed toad , or Indian toad , or spiny Asian toad, is native to Southeast Asia, where it is found in agricultural areas, as well as on roadsides and lawns. Less common in the forest. The singing of males is very melodic and resembles bird chirping 2024
The green toad reaches a size of about 9 cm. The skin is lumpy, more keratinized than that of other toad species, and dry to the touch. The ridges are clearly visible on the sides of the head. These are glands (paratids) that secrete a poisonous white secret when the toad is defensive or angry 2024
We all know how to name a dog or a cat, or what nickname to come up with for a parrot. But what to call a frog or another representative of the amphibian world? Have you been fortunate enough to deal with amphibians in your work, or have you adopted a small tree frog at home? 2024
Who doesn't love being at the epicenter of events? Not all, but many … Want to stand out? Not a problem. Get yourself a dart frog! These are some of the most vibrantly colored frogs on our planet. True, they are very poisonous, so they are more suitable for experienced amphibian lovers. B 2024
How is the word "frog" pronounced (not spelled) in different languages?Do you know? Not? Shhh … Now we will tell you. Froskur (Spanish), Batrachos (Greek), Beka (Hungarian), Kob (Laos), Zaba (Slovak), Palaka (Philip), Baki (Cebuan), Kodhok (Javanese), Katak ( Malay), Durbae (Pers.) 2024
Do you love axolotls? And absolutely right, because these are just fantastic animals, which are not without reason called water dragons! But in fact, these are the larvae of Mexican salamanders, which reached sexual maturity without becoming an adult 2024
You might be surprised, but not all frogs are called frogs. Some creatures very similar to them are called toads, toads, tree frogs, tree frogs, whistlers, etc. So, if suddenly an amphibian appeared in your life (at home or at work), can you yourself figure out what to call it? 2024
Let's play … Let's come up with names for animals (for example, amphibians) according to the rules: what letter the nickname ends with, the next one should begin with this one … So let's start. Avi - Ibbi - Iveria - Yanta - Aalish (other German - "noble") - Shosho - Aubri - Ivesi (American name - "graceful") - Iora (Heb. - " 2024
There is a new pet in the house. And not an ordinary puppy or a parrot, but a worm! "What is it?" - you ask. A legless amphibian … Yes, yes … No limbs at all. Many, seeing her, will decide that it is a snake or a large worm. Why is it an abomination at once? The 2024
Toad-aha, or aha , or a cane toad, or a sea toad, or the American giant toad (Bufo marinus) is one of the largest toads in the world. It is believed that this is the ugliest toad. The skin of the aga toad is strongly keratinized, warty, with large parotid glands located on the sides of the head, producing a poisonous secret. The 2024
The word "frog" is feminine, isn't it? And frogs, like all creatures on the globe, are divided into males and females. And have you ever wondered what to call a male frog? "Lie down"? "Tree frog"? Yes, indeed, you can't think of that so easily 2024
The Chinese Arrowhead (Grassy Arrowhead) is native to eastern North America. Known in all Canadian provinces from Ontario to Newfoundland, as well as in all states of the United States (from the Great Plains to the Atlantic), plus Colorado, New Mexico and Cuba 2024
The role of snails in the aquarium can hardly be overestimated. These natural orderlies zealously observe the purity of the reservoir: they clean algae from the leaves and stems of plants, eat fish excrement, dead plant parts, fish food residues, and destroy the bacterial film from the water surface 2024
Snails are an interesting addition to your aquarium or pond. They are very peaceful animals, and therefore you should not plant them with those inhabitants that can harm them. Very unpretentious in content. Low light, temperature 20-30 ° C and pH level between 6.5 2024
Proteins are the building blocks of an animal's body. Protein is one of the most important nutrients in the diet, and is also a frequent subject of controversy and debate.For 20 millennia in dogs and several million years in canines, wolves have had one problem - getting enough protein 2024
Big-eyed sharks are a monotypic genus . The only member of the genus - Chaenogaleus macrostoma - lives in the tropical waters of the western part of the Indo-Pacific region between latitudes 30 ° N. and 10 ° S latitude, including the Persian Gulf, Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Taiwan, about. J 2024