Which of the following statements about parental care in amphibians is/are correct? I. In some amphibians, males guard the eggs a…

Question

Which of the following statements about parental care in amphibians is/are correct?

I. In some amphibians, males guard the eggs and provide protection until they hatch.

II. Certain amphibians, like Darwin frog, carry their tadpoles in the vocal sac after hatching.

III. Some amphibians, such as frogs, do not provide any form of parental care.

IV. Male salamanders perform courtship dances to attract females and assist with egg-laying but do not provide any care afterward.

1. A. Statements I, II, and III are correct.
2. B. Statements I, II, and IV are correct.
3. C. Only statements I and II are correct. (Correct answer)
4. D. Only statements II and IV are correct.

Correct Answer

Option C — Only statements I and II are correct.

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Only statements I and II are correct..

Key Points

• Statements I, II, and III are correct.
• Male Darwin frog (Rhinoderma darwinii) carries tadpoles in vocal sac.
• Some male frogs guard eggs.
• Many frog species provide no parental care.
• Statement IV is debatable as some salamanders do provide care.