Where do female Ichthyophiidae and Rhinatrematidae lay their eggs?

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Female Ichthyophiidae and Rhinatrematidae deposit their eggs in burrows located in mud that is close to water. The females then guard these clutches, which can contain up to 54 eggs. Once the eggs hatch, the larvae emerge from the burrows to inhabit nearby ponds and streams.1