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The species is found along the East coast of Australia spanning from Sydney into the Northern Territory. [2] | The species is found along the East coast of Australia spanning from Sydney into the Northern Territory. [2] | ||
[[File:Geography_of_frog.jpg|thumb|Geographical Range ''Retrieved from'' https://animalia.bio/striped-burrowing-frog.]] | |||
== Anatomy == | == Anatomy == | ||
Revision as of 16:49, 9 May 2022
Striped Burrowing Frog - Retrieved from https://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/9398179.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Phylum | Class | Order | Family | Genus | Species | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classification | Animalia | Chordata | Amphibia | Anura | Pelodryadidae | Ranoidea | Cyclorana alboguttata |
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Description
The Striped Burrowing Frog or Cyclorana alboguttata is a species of Burrowing Frog known for its ability to bury itself in the mud for years without access to food or water. This ability is due to the heightened function of its Mitochondria, giving researchers hope for vital information regarding energy-dependent diseases such as Obesity and Mitochondrial Disease[1]
Habitat
The species is found along the East coast of Australia spanning from Sydney into the Northern Territory. [2]
File:Geography of frog.jpg
Geographical Range Retrieved from https://animalia.bio/striped-burrowing-frog.
Anatomy
Diet & Behavior
Life Cycle
Ecological Role
References
[1] L. S. S. 2009, June 29. Frog Dozes in Mud for Years. https://www.livescience.com/7772-frog-dozes-mud-years.html.
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