Although amphibious frogs live on land and in water, they must lay their eggs in water or the eggs will dry up, effectively killing the offspring inside.
Frog eggs are covered with a glycoprotein, which helps keep the eggs moist.
This glycoprotein has to keep in contact with a source of moisture, such as water.
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A theme in "Dream Variations" is the joy of dance and music. The speaker discusses how he or she wishes that he or she could enjoy the free feeling of joy, dancing all day without fear of problems -specifically regarding race- and could rest peacefully as the rest of evening comes, giving the speaker comfort and confidence in his or her own race.
