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Culture consists of the social behaviour and norms in human societies transmitted through social learning. [1] Amphibians have for centuries appeared in culture . From the fire-dwelling salamander to the frogs (and occasionally toads ) of myth and fairytale and the rare use of a newt in literature, amphibians play the role of strange and ...
Frogs in culture (6 C, 18 P) L. Legendary amphibians (2 C, 11 P) S. Songs about amphibians (5 P) T. Television series about reptiles and amphibians (7 C, 23 P) V.
Frogs have been featured in mythology, fairy tales and popular culture. In traditional Chinese myths, the world rests on a giant frog, who would try to swallow the moon, causing the lunar eclipse . Frogs have been featured in religion, folklore, and popular culture.
The characters of Amphibia, a world of anthropomorphic frogs and other amphibians. The Aquaphibians from the Stingray TV series; Bullfrog from the adult animated show Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix; The race of Cabira (one of Chilled's henchmen) is a race of fish-like humanoids from Dragon Ball; Crazy Frog
The jaw of a mudpuppy also plays a significant role in its diet. The mudpuppy jaw is considered metaautostyly, like most amphibians, meaning the jaw is more stable and that the salamander has a dentary. [15] This affects their diet by limiting the flexibility of the jaw to take in larger prey.
The Greeks and Romans associated frogs with fertility and harmony, and with licentiousness in association with Aphrodite. [4] The combat between the Frogs and the Mice (Batrachomyomachia) was a mock epic, commonly attributed to Homer, though in fact a parody of his Iliad. [8] [9] [10] The Frogs Who Desired a King is a fable, attributed to Aesop.
The temnospondyl Eryops had sturdy limbs to support its body on land Red-eyed tree frog (Agalychnis callidryas) with limbs and feet specialised for climbing Japanese giant salamander (Andrias japonicus), a primitive salamander The bright colours of the common reed frog (Hyperolius viridiflavus) are typical of a toxic species Wallace's flying frog (Rhacophorus nigropalmatus) can parachute to ...
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