Answer to Question #227870 in Evolution for Lady t

Question

Use the theory of natural selection to explain the changes seen in the mating calls of the new isolated southern male frogs

Answer 1

The male grasps the female around the torso with his forelimbs and fertilizes the eggs as they emerge. The male often grabs the female well in advance of actual egg laying. Depending on species, mating pairs can remain clasped together for hours, days, even months.