What is the difference between a frog and a toad?

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Frog:
A frog belongs to the species of amphibians belonging to the genus Rana and similar groups.
Toads:
Toads are a group of anuran amphibians from the Bufonidae family that differ from frogs in terms of physical appearance, attributes, and spending greater time terrestrially.
S.no Frog Toads
1. The frog does not crawl. Toads majorly perform locomotion by crawling.
2. Eggs are laid in clusters by frogs. Eggs are laid in long chains by toads.
3. They are generally slender and lean in appearance. They are shorter and stubby in comparison to frogs.
4. The tadpoles of frogs are gold in color and slimmer. The tadpoles of toads are black in color and chunky.
5. They have long legs and can jump further and higher in comparison to toads. They have shorter legs and can jump, but not as high as frogs.
6. They live close to the water their entire life. They are adapted to live on dry land.

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