Jc Pascual

10 – St. Gregory The Great

Male Frog Reproductive System Female Frog Reproductive System

 Reproductive Organs
A male frog has two interior testicles and
spermatic canal -- not a penis -- that produce
the sperm.
 Size
This is to accommodate the amphibian mating
process called amplexus. The male climbs on
top of the female and she supports his weight
as she discharges eggs and he spreads sperm on
top of them. He is smaller so that his weight
does not crush her.
 Reproductive Organs
A female frog has ovaries and oviducts, as well
as a uterus that stores the eggs until release, but
is not involved in gestation.
 Size
For many frog species, the females are
significantly larger than the males. This is to
accommodate the amphibian mating process
called amplexus. Her body is larger also to
provide ample storage and transport room for
the eggs.

 Male Only Behaviors

While eating habits, defensive maneuvers, use  Other Physical Differences
of camouflage and shedding of skin is the same On females of most frog species, the disc's
for male and female frogs, there are a couple of circumference is equal to the size of the frog's
behaviors that only male frogs engage in. The eye. The females do not grow these pads
first is singing for a mate during the breeding
season. The second is the "hugging" or
"humping" aspect of amplexus. Male frogs
don't restrict performing this behavior to only
on female frogs. They will attach themselves to
logs, rocks, trees, shoes and backpacks and
hump until the mood passes.

Other Physical Differences

On males of most frog species, the
circumference of this small disc is larger than
the eye of the frog. During breeding season, the
males develop gripper pads on their thumbs to
aid them in amplexus. Males also develop a
dark throat color during mating season that sets
them apart from females, according to the
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.