Aspects of Amphibian Skin

Why would the loss of an aquatic growth phase in amphibians be effective?

Describe unique teeth of amphibians

Describe Anurans

Describe the amphibian skull

Differences of anuran axial skeleton from that of amphibious fish

Specializations of anuran appendicular skeleton

Features of salamanders

Salamander skeleton

How salamanders move

Caecilians

Describe what we know of the origin of modern amphibians

What is paedomorphosis and why can it mislead us?

Describe early amniotes

What are the major groups of amniotes?

What's so special about the cleidoic egg?

Other derived characteristics of amniotes

Amniote axial skeleton

Atlas and axis vertebrae

Body support of vertebral column

The role of the hip bone in body support

Changes in skull openings

Describe turtles and their diversity