[Campbell Biology P.1213] Which statement about the frog Paedophryne swiftorum , as described... | Practice Question

Which statement about the frog Paedophryne swiftorum , as described in Figure 52.1, is accurate?

  • A: It was discovered on a 2008 expedition to Papua New Guinea.
  • B: It is among the largest adult vertebrates on Earth.
  • C: Its genus, *Paedophryne*, is found globally.
  • D: Adult frogs of this genus are typically 8 cm long.

Explanation

Figure 52.1 states that Paedophryne swiftorum was 'discovered on a 2008 expedition to Papua New Guinea'. The other options contain inaccuracies regarding its size, distribution, or classification.