Quick Wood Frog facts
1. Wood frogs range farther north than any other frog in North AmericaWood frogs range farther north than any other frog in North America.
2. During winter, a large portion of the water in the…During winter, a large portion of the water in the body can freeze.
3. The heart stops beating and breathing ceases while the frog remains frozenThe heart stops beating and breathing ceases while the frog remains frozen.
4. High concentrations of glucose and urea protect cells from damage…High concentrations of glucose and urea protect cells from damage as ice forms around them.
5. When temperatures riseWhen temperatures rise, the frog thaws and normal circulation resumes.
6. Wood frogs breed very early in springWood frogs breed very early in spring, often while snow and ice remain around ponds.
7. They rely heavily on temporary woodland pools that contain few fish predatorsThey rely heavily on temporary woodland pools that contain few fish predators.
8. Adults spend much of the year on the forest floor…Adults spend much of the year on the forest floor rather than living permanently beside water.
9. Wood Frog is an ectothermic vertebrateWood Frog is an ectothermic vertebrate, so environmental temperature strongly influences its activity and metabolism.
10. Its skin is biologically active and participates in water balance…Its skin is biologically active and participates in water balance and gas exchange to a greater degree than reptile skin.
11. Wood Frog has glandular skin without the dry overlapping scales…Wood Frog has glandular skin without the dry overlapping scales typical of most reptiles.
12. Because amphibian skin is permeableBecause amphibian skin is permeable, dehydration and contaminated water can become serious physiological challenges.
13. Like other living amphibiansLike other living amphibians, Wood Frog belongs to a lineage that evolved from ancient four-limbed vertebrates.
14. As an anuran, adult Wood Frog lacks a tail and…As an anuran, adult Wood Frog lacks a tail and has a body plan specialized for jumping or hopping.
15. Its hind limbs are more developed than the forelimbs and…Its hind limbs are more developed than the forelimbs and provide the main force for terrestrial jumps or swimming kicks.
16. The life cycle normally includes an aquatic larval stage followed…The life cycle normally includes an aquatic larval stage followed by metamorphosis into the adult body form.
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Why wood frog are fascinating
Wood frogs survive northern winters by tolerating ice formation inside much of the body. Looking at these traits together reveals how the animal solves the everyday challenges of feeding, movement, communication, reproduction and survival.
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