Frogs are amphibians in the class Amphibia. They are characterized by a short body webbed digits (fingers or toes) and protruding eyes. Most frogs are able to jump long distances. Frogs typically lay their eggs in water and their larvae called tadpoles have tails and develop in water. Adult frogs live on land and have moist skin. They typically eat insects worms and other small animals.
Frogs are found on every continent except for Antarctica. There are more than 6000 species of frogs. The largest frog is the Goliath frog (Conraua goliath) which can grow to be more than 30 cm (1 ft) in length and weigh more than 3 kg (6.6 lb). The smallest frog is the golden poison frog (Phyllobates terribilis) which is only about 2.5 cm (1 in) in length.
The number of chromosomes in a species’ cells helps determine its genetic complexity. Humans have 46 chromosomes (23 pairs) whereas frogs have between 24 and 26.
How many chromosomes do frogs have?
frogs have anywhere from 9 to 26 chromosomes depending on the species.
How many chromosomes does a human have?
Humans have 46 chromosomes.
How many chromosomes does a horse have?
Horses have 64 chromosomes.
How many chromosomes does a chicken have?
Chickens have 78 chromosomes.
How many chromosomes does a cat have?
Cats have 38 chromosomes.
How many chromosomes does a dog have?
Dogs have 78 chromosomes.
How many chromosomes does a cow have?
Cows have 62 chromosomes.
How many chromosomes does a rat have?
Rats have 22 chromosomes.
How many chromosomes does a mouse have?
Mice have 40 chromosomes.
How many chromosomes does a rabbit have?
Rabbits have 44 chromosomes.
How many chromosomes does a duck have?
Ducks have 80 chromosomes.
How many chromosomes does a turkey have?
Turkeys have 82 chromosomes.
How many chromosomes does a pigeon have?
Pigeons have 82 chromosomes.
How many chromosomes does a sparrow have?
Sparrows have 78 chromosomes.
How many chromosomes does an ostrich have?
Ostriches have 80 chromosomes.
