Question

What are the adaptations of a Western Spadefoot Toads's adaptations?

Answer 1

Whilst underground, many species produce a type of cocoon with many layers of their shed skin that covers their entire body (except for the nostrils). This helps to reduce water loss. Most desert frogs only reproduce in response to a significant rainfall event.

Answer 2

Download Citation on ResearchGate | Adaptations of the spadefoot toad Scaphiopus ... Field and laboratory data indicate that toads are capable of stroing fat and metabolizing it ...