Frog

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Frog

Frog (/frɒɡ/ or /frɔːɡ/) is a member of a diverse and largely carnivorous group of short-bodied, tailless amphibians composing the order Anura (Ancient Greek an-, without + oura, tail).

Etymology

The term "frog" is derived from Old English frogga, cognate with Old Norse fraki. The word is first attested in Old English as frogga, but the usual Old English word for the frog was frosk (which is survived in Modern English as frosh or frosk).

Anatomy

Frogs have a robust body with a protruding eyes, a cleft tongue, limbs folded underneath, and no tail. They have long, strong hind limbs, suited for leaping and swimming, and short front limbs for digging and fighting.

Life Cycle

The life cycle of a frog, known as metamorphosis, includes three stages: egg, tadpole, and adult. The process of metamorphosis transforms the body form from a fish-like tadpole into an adult frog.

Habitat

Frogs are found in a variety of habitats, including forests, swamps, deserts, and subarctic regions. They are most commonly found in tropical rainforests.

Diet

Frogs are primarily carnivorous and feed on invertebrates, including arthropods, annelids, and gastropods. Larger species may eat small mammals, fish, and smaller frogs.

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