https://padlet.com/eraftery1/rdswktlog2j9 Advanced Biology en-us 2018-04-03 14:31:34 UTC 2018-04-06 13:17:23 UTC hello@padlet.com eraftery1 https://padlet.com/eraftery1/rdswktlog2j9/wish/248138584 Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Caudata
Scientific Name: Ichthyosaura Alpestris
Common Name: Alpine Newt]]> 2018-04-03 14:35:15 UTC https://padlet.com/eraftery1/rdswktlog2j9/wish/248138584 eraftery1 https://padlet.com/eraftery1/rdswktlog2j9/wish/248141956 Amphibians breath through their skin and they live in aquatic environments, making them more susceptible to harm by chemicals and pollution, leading to their decline.]]> 2018-04-03 14:42:08 UTC https://padlet.com/eraftery1/rdswktlog2j9/wish/248141956 eraftery1 https://padlet.com/eraftery1/rdswktlog2j9/wish/248142175 Alpine newts are found throughout Europe, from areas of Denmark to the Balkans. They live mostly in or near water sources that are still or slow-moving, such as lakes, pongs, irrigation canals, and swamps. Some newts can also be terrestrial and live on land and in water. ]]> 2018-04-03 14:42:37 UTC https://padlet.com/eraftery1/rdswktlog2j9/wish/248142175 eraftery1 https://padlet.com/eraftery1/rdswktlog2j9/wish/248142460 Amphibians are generally carnivores. The Alpine newt is no exception. They mostly feed on invertebrates, such as gastropods and crustaceans. For this reason, alpine newts control the populations of their prey in the environments in which they inhabit. ]]> 2018-04-03 14:43:12 UTC https://padlet.com/eraftery1/rdswktlog2j9/wish/248142460 eraftery1 https://padlet.com/eraftery1/rdswktlog2j9/wish/248142744 Amphibians generally have the following characteristics:
1. A three-chambered heart in the adult form
2. Ectothermic
3. Vertebrates
4. Use waster to reproduce
5. Undergo metamorphosis (some do not)
6. Smooth, moist skin (some do not have this)
7. No claws on toes

Alpine newts have a defined head with slender bodies and a tail. They have smooth, moist skin, like most other amphibians. Most have an orange/yellow underside, and have fingers and toes. They have been known to live on land during the cold winter months, but still do not stray way from a water source. In these months, they lose some of their color and develop a thicker skin. Alpine newts are mostly nocturnal predators and use sight and smell to obtain nutrition. ]]> 2018-04-03 14:43:53 UTC https://padlet.com/eraftery1/rdswktlog2j9/wish/248142744 eraftery1 https://padlet.com/eraftery1/rdswktlog2j9/wish/248143248 The Alpine Newt population is treated in some areas, like Greece. The population is highly endangered in Kalezic and Dzunkic. However, the Alpine Newt is of least concern. 
The Apline Newt population is threated by the introduction of new fish species, habitat destruction and pollution, and collection for commercial and educational purposes. ]]> 2018-04-03 14:44:56 UTC https://padlet.com/eraftery1/rdswktlog2j9/wish/248143248 eraftery1 https://padlet.com/eraftery1/rdswktlog2j9/wish/248143602 Alpine newts are present in many protected areas. In many countries, there is legislation in place to protect the areas in which the newts inhabit. Some conservationists have worked to remove certain species of fish that cause problems for the alpine newts. ]]> 2018-04-03 14:45:42 UTC https://padlet.com/eraftery1/rdswktlog2j9/wish/248143602 eraftery1 https://padlet.com/eraftery1/rdswktlog2j9/wish/248545886 http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Frogs-Amphibians/Keeping-Alpine-Newts/
http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/59472/0
http://eol.org/pages/330758/details]]> 2018-04-04 15:33:18 UTC https://padlet.com/eraftery1/rdswktlog2j9/wish/248545886 eraftery1 https://padlet.com/eraftery1/rdswktlog2j9/wish/248894448 Throughout high school, I do not feel that I have had any sort of metamorphosis. I pretty much remained the same. College will probably provide me with some life altering changes, but I don't know what those will be at this point in time. ]]> 2018-04-05 14:37:49 UTC https://padlet.com/eraftery1/rdswktlog2j9/wish/248894448