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Presentation about the main characteristics of amphibians.

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  • 1. Amphibians

2. Amphibians are vertebrates Amphibians have a skeleton inside, so they are vertebrates 3. Amphibians are oviparous Amphibians lay eggs. They are born from these eggs 4. Metamorphosis Amphibians change their body when they are adults. They are born in water, like fish. They can swim and breathe with gills When they are adults, they grow four legs and lungs. They have to breathe air. 5. Metamorphosis 6. Bare, moist skin Amphibians dont have hair, scales or feathers covering their body. They have a bare and moist skin. They use the skin to breathe as well. 7. Four legs when adults Amphibians are born with no legs, but they grow four legs when theyre adults. 8. Some amphibians are Frog Toad Salamander Newt 9. Summing up! Amphibians are vertebrates They are oviparous They have a metamorphosis: their body changes from babies (no legs, live in water) to adults (four legs, breathe air) 10. Summing up! Amphibians are vertebrates They are oviparous They have a metamorphosis: their body changes from babies (no legs, live in water) to adults (four legs, breathe air)