The use of the common names frog and toad has no taxonomic justification. From a classification perspective, all members of the order Anura are frogs, but only members of the family Bufonidae are considered “true toads”. The use of the term frog in common names usually refers to species that are aquatic or semi-aquatic and have smooth, moist skins; the term toad generally refers to species that are terrestrial with dry, warty skins. There are numerous exceptions to this rule. The European fire-bellied toad (Bombina bombina) has a slightly warty skin and prefers a watery habitat whereas the Panamanian golden frog (Atelopus zeteki) is in the toad family Bufonidae and has a smooth skin.
boydster@sh.itjust.works
on 10 Apr 01:02
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thunder thighs
I think those are calves
too_high_for_this@lemmy.world
on 10 Apr 02:50
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My dude, that’s not a toad, that’s a leopard frog.
Not all toads are leopard frogs. But all leopard frogs are toads.
And those are not its thighs.
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But… can they be friends?
I think those are thunder calves
can confirm
So I can kiss both, right?
You can try at least once! For science!
Sure, but don’t lick your lips after
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Then are toads specialized frogs? How does that work?
Toads are frogs with poor skincare.
Wikipedia says the following:
I think those are calves
They’re called tadpoles I think
Sagu is even more similar, since it’s smaller:
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Not all frogs secrete poison though
In fact, some frogs are indistinguishable from toads. Mainly because they are toads.
“Now let’s eat one VERY last cookie,” said Toad.