Question
Write the functions in brief in Column B, appropriate to the structures given in Column A.
  1. Nictitating membrane __________. 
  2. Tympanum __________.
  3. Copulatory pad __________.

Answer

  1. Nictitating membrane Protect the eyes while the frog is in water.
  2. Tympanum Receives sound signals.
  3. Copulatory pad Helps the male in grasping the female during amplexus.

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