Question

Which of the following statement is correct about location of the male frog copulatory pad?

Options

• First and second digit of fore limb

• First digit of hind limb

• Second digit of fore limb

• First digit of the fore limb

Answer 1

First digit of the fore limb

Explanation:

The first finger (thumb) of the forelimbs of male frogs develops a copulatory pad during the breeding season. During mating, this structure aids the male in firmly grasping the female (amplexus). The ability to successfully transport sperm externally during reproduction is one of the secondary sexual traits seen in male frogs.