“Frogs are reptiles.”
Confusables Entry 1225 / 1605 60-second read
Reptile vs. Amphibian
Scaly, dry-skinned, egg-laying on land versus moist-skinned, usually starting life in water.
The comparisoni
“Frogs are amphibians — moist skin, start life in water as tadpoles. Reptiles have scales.”
The ruleii
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REPTILE = scales. AMPHIBIAN = moist.
REPTILES have dry, scaly skin and lay eggs on land — snakes, lizards, turtles, crocodiles. AMPHIBIANS have moist, permeable skin and typically begin life in water as larvae — frogs, toads, salamanders. Different classes entirely.
Memory aidiii
Remember it like this
Reptiles = scales. Amphibians = moist skin.