W F B 3000- Final Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam ( 53 pages long!)

• School: Clemson University
• Department: Wildlife & Fisheries Biology
• Course: W F B 3000
• Professor: Jachowski

Document Summary

Proportion of rods/ cones vary among species- so does the degree of color perception. All tetra pods have an inner ear capable of sensing vibrations. Frogs and toad have the best sense of hearing out of the herps. Crocodilians have a true outer ear that they can open and close. Comparable to humans but most can also hear lower frequency sounds. Allows for long distance communication in elephants (1. 5-2 km) Many salamanders have specialized organs that develop seasonally for detecting pheromones during the breeding season. Snakes & lizards have a well developed vomeronasal organ (vmo or. Jacobson"s organ is lacking or reduced in turtles & crocodilians. United states- diversity & distribution of amphibian biodiversity. Toads have drier skin and are less aquatic than frogs. They have rougher skin and their costal grooves are reduced/rarely visible. None in australia, occur in only a small part of africa. Highest diversity south america (none in the us)