Definitions
- Referring to a class of cold-blooded vertebrates that live both on land and in water. - Talking about an animal that undergoes metamorphosis from an aquatic larva to a terrestrial adult. - Describing an organism with smooth, moist skin and no scales or claws.
- Referring to a type of small, aquatic salamander with rough, bumpy skin. - Talking about a lizard-like animal that lives near water and has the ability to regenerate lost limbs. - Describing a creature that spends most of its life in water but can also live on land.
List of Similarities
- 1Both amphibians and newts are cold-blooded vertebrates.
- 2Both have the ability to live in water and on land.
- 3Both undergo metamorphosis during their life cycle.
- 4Both have smooth, moist skin.
- 5Both are important members of aquatic ecosystems.
What is the difference?
- 1Size: Newts are smaller than most amphibians.
- 2Habitat: Newts spend more time in water than most amphibians.
- 3Skin texture: Newts have rough, bumpy skin while most amphibians have smooth skin.
- 4Regeneration: Newts have the unique ability to regenerate lost limbs, while most amphibians cannot.
- 5Toxicity: Some newts are toxic and can secrete poisonous substances, while most amphibians are not toxic.
Remember this!
Amphibian and newt are both cold-blooded vertebrates that can live in water and on land. However, newts are smaller and spend more time in water than most amphibians. Additionally, newts have rough, bumpy skin and can regenerate lost limbs, while most amphibians have smooth skin and cannot regenerate limbs.
