Frog is called amphibian because _______.

it has no tail for support

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it has lungs to breathe

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it can live on land and in water

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it has webbed feet for swimming

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Solution

The correct option is C it can live on land and in water
The word "amphibian" is derived from the Greek term "amphibios" (amphi = dual or both, bios = life). Frog is thus, called an amphibian because it can live not only on land but also in water.

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