Studies on Diversity of Frogs and Toads Species

The study is aimed at examining the Diversity of Frogs and Toads Species. In achieving this aim, the following specific objectives were laid out to identify the number of individual species frogs and toads found in the study area, examine the species of toads found on along the study area, identify the form and Function of Frogs and Toads, and examine the Features and Classification of Frog Species. Frog and toad belonging to the order Anura, which, because of their wide distribution, are known by most people around the world. The name frog is commonly applied to those forms with long legs and smooth mucus-covered skins, while toad is used for a variety of robust short-legged forms, especially those with rough skins. The problem of fertilization of eggs in rapidly flowing water has been overcome by various modifications. Some stream-breeding hylids have long cloacal tubes so that the semen can be directed onto the eggs as they emerge. Some other hylids have huge testes, which apparently produce vast quantities of sperm, helping to ensure fertilization. After a five years period, carrying out monitoring activities could provide updated information on the diversity and distribution of anuran species in the area, and also denote possible effects of human activities upon the anuran community. This study will be of immense benefit to other researchers who intend to know more on this study and can also be used by non-researchers to build more on their research work. This study contributes to knowledge and could serve as a guide for other study.