Frogs are amphibians in the order Anura (meaning "tailless", from Greek an-, without + oura, tail), formerly referred to as Salientia (Latin salere (salio), "to jump"). Most frogs are characterized by a short body, webbed digits (fingers or toes), protruding eyes, bifid tongue and the absence of a tail. Frogs are widely known as exceptional jumpers, and many of the anatomical characteristics of frogs, particularly their long, powerful legs, are a...
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Scientific name:
- Anura
Rank:
Lower classifications:
- Neobatrachia ,
- Rhinodermatidae ,
- True toad ,
- Arthroleptidae ,
- Bombinatoridae ,
- Poison dart frog ,
- Tree frog ,
- Hyperoliidae ,
- Mantellidae ,
- Megophryidae
Also known as:
- Anura
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