Frog is called amphibian because

It has no tail

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It has got lungs

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Its young one, tadople is aquatic in its habitat

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It lives both on land and water

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Solution

The correct option is D
It lives both on land and 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 typically lives on land but requires water for fertilisation and development.

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(a) Saline water, hot air and sand are ........components of a habitat.

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