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Variety Of Small Invertebrates: Food: Large variety of small invertebrates, including earthworms, insects, etc.
Eggs: Breeds on land September-November; eggs not deposited until following June-July; placed in cavities, in and under rotted logs; fastened in small groups by common stem from Roof of cavity; female usually guards eggs; hatch in 1-2 months
Larva or juvenile: Hatches with short, flat, leaflike gills which disappear in 2 or 3 days; larva is now adult but has not yet attained full growth; since it is terrestrial creature, has no need of gills or tail and back fins; reaches full growth and maturity in 2-3 years
It is well suited for use as a ground cover: it grows in full sun or in shade; it thrives in a wide variety of soils; and its prostrate stems branch repeatedly, each joint producing new roots, to form a dense mat. The leaves are roundish or kidney shaped and may be as much as 1 Vz inches (38 mm) across. The flowers are light blue, about 1 inch (25 mm) long, and are borne in small, scattered clusters. One variety has variegated leaves.
Deep vibrating series of bass notes that sound like /ug-o-rum; vocal sac internal, merely an enlargement of throat which makes flattened pouch when inflated
Food: Carnivorous; includes great variety of insects, small birds, small frogs, and young of turtles
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