Am I too late?

Here are my answers to the contest question...hope I'm not too late. :)
1. The Greek word for tree frog is Callidryas and it means "beautiful tree nymph".
2. Most tree frogs lay their eggs in or around water, many times on the underside of leaves or on twigs hanging over water.
3. Tree frogs range in size 1 - 3.5 inches.

Froggin Contest

What does the Greek word for tree frog mean?
Tree frog is in the Hylidae family, coming from the word Hyla, which means forest/woods.

2. Where do most tree frogs lay their eggs?
In the water, sometimes on underside of leaves or attached to floating sticks and plants

3. How large do tree frogs get?
They vary in length from less than one inch (2.5 cm) to more than four inches (10 cm).

Froggin' Contest

Just have to start off by saying that I absolutely loved this package...ever so clever! I bragged to knitters and non-knitters alike. Trying to make headway toward the toe of my first Froggin' sock...but it is being knit Magic Loop style on size zero Addi's.

And now the answers to the Froggin' contest:
Question #1: What does the Greek word for tree frog mean?
Beautiful tree nymph is the English translation of the Greek word for tree frog, which is callidryas (derived from kallos and dryas).

Question #2: Where do most tree frogs lay their eggs?
Well what I found out was interesting...tree frogs have different breeding habits especially among tropical American species. Some lay their eggs on leaves overhanging water into which the tadpoles fall after hatching. The tadpoles of certain other species are carried from tree to stream on the back of the male frog. And the female of some kinds carries her eggs in a pouch on her back where they hatch and the tadpoles remain until they metamorphose.

Question #3: How large do tree frogs get?
Again depends on the type...can be anywhere from less than 1 inch (the cricket tree frog is right at 1 inch in length) to 4 inches.

Contest #2

Nothing like getting this in right under deadline:)

1. What does the Greek word for tree frog mean?
Hyla is derived from the Greek word hyle, which means wood or forest.

2. Where do most tree frogs lay their eggs?
Mating frogs form a foam in which the eggs are laid. The eggs/foam is then put above a water source so the tadpoles have access to water.

3. How large do tree frogs get?
The frogs can be up to 3 inches -- females are larger than males.

More answers!

1. The Latin genera:  "hylidae", references the Greek root "hylo-, hyle-, hyl-" meaning wood or forest.

The Greek word "callidryas" derives from the Greek roots "kalos-" meaning beautiful and the root "dry-, dryos-" meaning tree.

2.  These critters are quite flexible and resourceful in choosing the best place to lay eggs and may choose either overhanging plants above the water (and the little tadpoles drop in when hatched-how cute!) or water...about 75% prefer water.

3.  Treefrogs can be anywhere from 17-140 mm in length. 

4.  None have been recorded knitters as those sticky pads just don't work, no matter how they hold the yarn.

Contest #2 Entry

Honestly, I don't even remember what the deadline was for this. I have totally lost the info sheet, but luckily remember the questions. Like my dad always said, I'd lose my head if it wasn't attached.

1. The Greek word for tree frog is callidryas (derived from kallos and dryas) which means "beautiful tree nymph".

2. They lay eggs on the top or bottom of leaves hanging over water.

3. Females can grow to 3.5 inches while the males can grow to 3 inches

Sock Contest #2 - Tree Froggies

Enough time spent. Here are the answers I came up with.

1) “Callidryas” comes from the Greek words meaning “beautiful tree nymph.”
2) Tree frogs typically lay their eggs on branches or leaves overhanging temporary ponds (although some lay eggs in the water or on floating material)
3) Most tree frogs are 2 inches or less, with the male being smaller than the female. However, the Gardiner's tree frog is half the size of a human fingernail, and the Cuban tree frog grows up to 5 inches in length.

Carly's Contest #2 Entry

Totally forgot and nearly threw away the questions, but here are my answers :)

1. While I couldn't find exactly 'tree frog' in Greek, tree frogs are in the Family 'Hylidae' and Species 'Arborea'. Hyla comes from the Greek 'to bark' referring to the frogs mating calls. The Arborea is a Latin origin :)

2. Most tree frogs lay their eggs in the water. Some species lay eggs on branches near the water and still others carry the eggs on their backs.

3. A common US tree frog is 2-2.5 inches, however different species outside North America can grow to 4 inches or larger.

Tree "Frog Contest #2

I love the new Tree Frog Sock Club Kits! They are adorable.

Okay, this is attempt #2 for posting to the Tree Frog Contest. I attempted 3 times for the GOK contest and was never successful. This is getting to be disheartening.

1. Agalychnis Callidryas. Gree 'kallos' means beautiful and 'dryas' means tree sprite or nymph. Thus, Callidryas means beautiful tree nymph.

2. Tree frogs lay eggs on the undersides of leaves that hang over a body of water.

3. They are typically 2-3 inches in length and have a lifespan of 4-5 years.

These little guys and gals are cuties.