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

Question

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

1. A. First and Second digit of fore limb
2. B. First digit of hind limb
3. C. Second digit of fore limb
4. D. First digit of the fore limb (Correct answer)

Correct Answer

Option D — First digit of the fore limb

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is First digit of the fore limb.

Key Points

• In male frogs the copulatory pad is present on the first digit of the forelimbs.
• These pads are absent in female frogs and help the male grip the female during amplexus.