Nuptial pad
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nuptial-pad-264-8597866
title:
Nuptial pad
text:
A nuptial pad is a secondary sex characteristic present on some mature male frogs and salamanders. Triggered by androgen hormones, this breeding gland appears as a spiked epithelial swelling on the forearm and prepollex that aids with grip, which is used primarily by males to grasp females during amplexus. They can also be used in male–male combat in some species.
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description:
Secondary sex characteristic on some mature male frogs and salamanders
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuptial_pad
date created:
date modified:
2023-09-26T13:54:36Z
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