Ranoidea

Ranoidea
	Darwin's frog (Rhinoderma darwinii)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Amphibia
Order:	Anura
Suborder:	Neobatrachia
Superfamily:	Ranoidea
Families
	Arthroleptidae; Hyperoliidae; Microhylidae; Ranidae; Rhacophoridae; ...

The Ranoidea are a superfamily of frogs in the order Anura. Members of this superfamily are characterised by having the pectoral girdle fused into a single complex unit, having no ribs, and using an axillary grip during amplexus. The larvae have a single spiracle on the left side and complex mouthparts, or in some species, undergo direct development.^[2]

References

^ Cannatella, David; Ford, Linda; Bockstanz, Lori (1995). "Neobatrachia". Tree of ife Web Project. Retrieved 2012-09-24.
^ Duellman, William E.; Zug, George R. "Anura: Critical appraisal". Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved 2012-09-24.

[1] Cannatella, David; Ford, Linda; Bockstanz, Lori (1995). "Neobatrachia". Tree of ife Web Project. Retrieved 2012-09-24.

[2] Duellman, William E.; Zug, George R. "Anura: Critical appraisal". Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved 2012-09-24.

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