Lumbar amplexus
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What is it?
Lumbar amplexus is where the male frogs grasps onto the hind legs of the female frogs.
Example
Lumbar amplexus in DAFs
Other forms
- Amplexus is the act of mating that species of frogs perform.
- Axillary amplexus is when the male frog grasps the female around the armpits.
- Inguinal amplexus is where the male frog or toad grasps around the waist of the female.