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  1. True frog - Wikipedia

    True frogs is the common name for the frog family Ranidae. They have the widest distribution of any frog family. They are abundant throughout most of the world, occurring on all continents except Antarctica. The true frogs are present in North America, northern South America, Europe, Africa (including Madagascar), and Asia.

  2. What are the adaptations of a true frog? - The Environmental …

    9 hours ago · True frogs typically have smooth, moist skin, long legs, and are more aquatic than toads. Toads, on the other hand, usually have dry, bumpy skin and are more terrestrial . While true toads are all members of the family Bufonidae, “true frog” refers to the family Ranidae.

  3. What was the first true frog? - The Environmental Literacy Council

    9 hours ago · The term “true frog” generally refers to members of the family Ranidae within the Anura. Triadobatrachus predates this diversification, exhibiting a mix of primitive amphibian and frog-like characteristics. It’s a transitional fossil, not a fully evolved frog as we know them today. 3. Did frogs exist before dinosaurs?

  4. What does the true frog eat? - The Environmental Literacy Council

    1 day ago · The true frog, belonging to the family Ranidae, is a fascinating amphibian found across diverse regions of the globe. Understanding their diet is crucial for appreciating their role in the ecosystem and ensuring their well-being, especially if you’re considering keeping one as a pet. So, what exactly does a true frog eat?

  5. True Frogs: Ranidae - Encyclopedia.com

    Most true frogs are shades of greens or browns and blend in well with their surroundings. Those that live in the water, such as Roesel's green frog and Indian tiger frog, are commonly green to olive green in color, which matches well with their homes.

  6. Ranidae (Ranid Frogs, Ranids, Riparian Frogs, True Frogs)

    Petro­pe­detines tend to be small (less than 25 mm snout-vent length), ter­res­trial frogs with slightly warty skin. Ra­nines vary widely, with sizes rang­ing from 20 - 300 mm snout-vent length (at 300 mm, Con­raua go­liath, is the largest known frog).

  7. True Frogs (Ranidae) - Encyclopedia.com

    These are minute to medium-size frogs, including some of the smallest known anurans (0.4 in, or 10 mm, in Microbatrachella). Most of these genera have a partially or entirely cartilaginous omosternal style and procoracoid clavicular bar; the latter is sometimes incomplete.

  8. true frogs - Encyclopedia of Life

    Ranidae (True Frogs) is a family of amphibians. They have sexual reproduction. They rely on saltation to move around. Capable of creating a new organism by combining the genetic material of two gametes, which may come from two parent organisms or from a single organism, in the case of self-fertilizing hermaphrodites. (Bipedal jumping.)

  9. Ranidae | Frogs, Toads, Tadpoles | Britannica

    Ranidae, family of wide-ranging frogs of the order Anura, containing several genera and more than 600 species. Representatives occur on every continent except Antarctica. Members of this group are referred to as the true frogs.

  10. Ranidae - True frogs: facts, distribution & population - BioDB

    True frogs, characterized by their frog-like body shapes, possess several distinctive features, including robust hindlimbs and webbed toes, making them well-suited for both terrestrial and aquatic lifestyles.

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