NEETZoologyStructural Organisation in Animals
Why is the alimentary canal of frogs short?
Options
- AFrogs are herbivores
- BFrogs are omnivores
- CFrogs are carnivores
- DFrogs are frugivores
Correct answer
C. Frogs are carnivores
Step-by-step solution
The body cavity of frogs accommodate different organ systems such as digestive, circulatory, respiratory, nervous, excretory and reproductive systems with well developed structures and functions The digestive system consists of alimentary canal and digestive glands. The alimentary canal is short because frogs are carnivores and hence the length of intestine is reduced . The mouth opens into the buccal cavity that leads to the oesophagus through pharynx. Oesophagus is a short tube that opens into the stomach which i