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1. What is the name of a large (30-74 cm long) and ugly amphibian, with its flattened head and waxy fold of skin along the sides?

Toad

Salamander

Hellbender

Newt

Hellbenders are a type of giant salamander native to Eastern United States. They are known for their odd appearance and habitat in clean, fast-moving streams.

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Hellbenders are a type of giant salamander native to Eastern United States. They are known for their odd appearance and habitat in clean, fast-moving streams.

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Explore the fascinating world of amphibians and reptiles in this engaging educational activity. Dive into their unique biological traits, habitats, and conservation status, enhancing your understanding of herpetology... see moreand its significance in biodiversity. see less

2. What adult aquatic creature in the red spotted form is often seen swimming or walking about on the bottom in clear water?

Goldfish

Red-Eared Slider

Common Loon

Adult Eastern Newt

The correct answer is Eastern Newt, which is an aquatic creature in the red spotted form commonly found swimming or walking about on the bottom in clear water. Goldfish, Common Loon, and Red-Eared Slider are not typically associated with these characteristics.

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3. What is a young Eastern Newt known as?

Young Eastern Newts are called guppies and are found in freshwater lakes.

Known as red efts, they are terrestrial and wander about moist woodlands for 1 to 3 years before returning to water to become adults.

Young Eastern Newts are known as tadpoles and are born in water bodies.

Young Eastern Newts are referred to as hatchlings and live in burrows underground.

Young Eastern Newts are known as red efts during their terrestrial stage before returning to water as adults. They are not called guppies, tadpoles, or hatchlings.

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Young Eastern Newts are known as red efts during their terrestrial stage before returning to water as adults. They are not called guppies, tadpoles, or hatchlings.

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4. What is a mudpuppy?

Necturus. This large aquatic salamander is gray or brown and usually marked with scattered spots.

Sand dollar

Slime mold

Precious stones

A mudpuppy is a large aquatic salamander with a grey or brown color and scattered spots.

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A mudpuppy is a large aquatic salamander with a grey or brown color and scattered spots.

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5. What is a Two Toed Amphiuma?

Known locally as the congo eel or ditch eel, This may grow up to be 117 cm long and has a reputation of biting viciously. Tiny legs appear useless.

A type of fish commonly found in rivers.

A species of bird found in Africa.

A type of amphibian with four toes.

The Two Toed Amphiuma, also known as the congo eel or ditch eel, is a species of salamander known for its aggressive behavior and tiny legs.

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The Two Toed Amphiuma, also known as the congo eel or ditch eel, is a species of salamander known for its aggressive behavior and tiny legs.

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6. Which species is easy to identify by the pattern of spots and normally lives in burrows underground, being seldom seen except during the winter or early spring breeding season?

Easy to identify by the pattern of spots, this species normally lives in burrows underground and is seldom seen except during the winter or early spring breeding season, when it congregates at woodland pools.

Eastern Box Turtle

American Toad

Red-Eared Slider Turtle

The correct answer describes the unique characteristics and behavior of the Spotted Salamander. The incorrect answers do not match the given description and are different species with distinct patterns of spots and living habits.

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7. What is a distinguishing characteristic of the Tiger Salamander?

The profuse spots are highly variable in pattern.

Tiger Salamanders are known for their bright coloration.

The Tiger Salamander is native to Africa.

The Tiger Salamander is the smallest salamander species.

The profuse spots on the Tiger Salamander are highly variable in pattern, making them easily identifiable.

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The profuse spots on the Tiger Salamander are highly variable in pattern, making them easily identifiable.

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8. What physical characteristics are unique to the American Toad?

This has a long tail and sharp claws for climbing trees.

This has smooth, moist skin without any warts.

This has bright green coloration with no visible spots or markings.

This has one or two warts in each dorsal spot. Dry, rough, warty skin.

The American Toad can be identified by its dry, rough, warty skin with one or two warts in each dorsal spot. The other incorrect answers do not align with the physical characteristics of the American Toad.

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9. What are some identifying characteristics of Gray Tree Frogs?

Gray Tree Frogs have sharp teeth and prefer dry habitats.

These large frogs have warty skin, conspicious toe discs, and whitish spots below the eyes.

Gray Tree Frogs are small in size with bright yellow skin.

Gray Tree Frogs have smooth skin and no distinct markings.

Gray Tree Frogs are known for their warty skin, conspicuous toe discs, and whitish spots below the eyes. These characteristics help distinguish them from other frog species.

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Gray Tree Frogs are known for their warty skin, conspicuous toe discs, and whitish spots below the eyes. These characteristics help distinguish them from other frog species.

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10. What are some characteristics of the Green Tree Frog?

The stripe may be reduced or lacking in some individuals. Calls are belly-like. The toe discs of these permit them to cling securly to any surface.

The Green Tree Frog is known for its bright blue coloration.

The Green Tree Frog is a nocturnal species that avoids sunlight.

The Green Tree Frog primarily feeds on small rodents and insects.

The Green Tree Frog is known for its unique characteristics such as the variability in stripe appearance, belly-like calls, and toe discs for secure clinging. It is not known for its blue color, being nocturnal, or feeding habits on rodents.

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11. What is a distinguishing feature of a Spring Peeper tree frog?

Its eyes are larger than its body.

It has stripes running down its back.

This widely distributed tree frog can usually be identified by its X LIKE MARK ON BACK. It's birdlike call is most often heard in early SPRING.

Its skin is bright blue in color.

The distinguishing feature of a Spring Peeper tree frog is the X-like mark on its back, which helps in its identification.

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The distinguishing feature of a Spring Peeper tree frog is the X-like mark on its back, which helps in its identification.

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12. What is the Little Grass Frog known for?

Being the largest frog in South America.

The smallest frog in north america.

Having the loudest croak in Asia.

Being a vegetarian frog that only eats grass.

The Little Grass Frog is known for being the smallest frog in North America, not the largest frog in South America, having the loudest croak in Asia, or being a vegetarian frog that only eats grass.

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The Little Grass Frog is known for being the smallest frog in North America, not the largest frog in South America, having the loudest croak in Asia, or being a vegetarian frog that only eats grass.

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13. What is the Bullfrog known for?

Smallest amphibian species.

Native to Europe.

Largest American Frog.

Venomous to humans.

The Bullfrog is known for being the largest American frog, native to North America and known for its deep call and size.

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The Bullfrog is known for being the largest American frog, native to North America and known for its deep call and size.

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14. What characteristic distinguishes a Pickerel Frog?

The bright green coloration

The long tail

The squarish spots on the dorsal surface.

The ability to jump long distances

Pickerel Frogs can be identified by the squarish spots on their dorsal surface, which is a distinct feature of this species.

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Pickerel Frogs can be identified by the squarish spots on their dorsal surface, which is a distinct feature of this species.

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15. How can you distinguish between the northern and southern species of Leopard Frogs?

The northern and southern species are very closely related. Look for more of a rounded head i the northern species and a pointed one in the southern species. Wander a distance from water.

The northern species of Leopard Frogs have a pointed head while the southern species have a rounded head.

The coloration of the northern and southern species of Leopard Frogs is strikingly different, making them easy to distinguish.

The northern species of Leopard Frogs are known to stay close to water, while the southern species tend to wander far away from water.

Distinguishing between the northern and southern species of Leopard Frogs involves observing the shape of their head and their behavior in relation to water. Simply looking at coloration or stating the opposite characteristics would not accurately differentiate between the two species.

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16. What behavior is typical of snapping turtles?

Snapping turtles are known for their swift swimming abilities.

Snapping turtles are friendly and sociable animals.

The snapper seldom comes ashore except to lay eggs. Large and powerful. Easily recognized by massive head and dinosaur like tail.

Snapping turtles primarily feed on plants and vegetation.

Snapping turtles are known for their reclusive behavior and large, powerful appearance. They are not typically sociable, fast swimmers, or herbivores.

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Snapping turtles are known for their reclusive behavior and large, powerful appearance. They are not typically sociable, fast swimmers, or herbivores.

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17. What behaviors are commonly exhibited by River Cooters?

River Cooters are nocturnal creatures.

River Cooters are known for their aggressive behavior towards other species.

Commonly bask in the sun, but the slightest intrustion will send them diving. The long clwas on the fore feet, characteristic of adult males are used to stroke the heads of females in courtship.

River Cooters are excellent climbers.

River Cooters are known for basking in the sun and diving into the water upon the slightest disturbance. Additionally, adult males have long claws on their fore feet used for stroking female heads during courtship.

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