Extra embryonic membrane amnion is not found in amphibians because

They lay eggs in water

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Egg hatches in tadpole

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Amphibious habit

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They have smooth skin

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Solution

The correct option is A They lay eggs in water
Amnion provide protection against shock and desiccation which is already provided by water in frogs, hence amnion is absent in it.

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