Question

Frogs are beneficial for mankind, justify the statement.

Answer 1

Significance of frogs

Frogs are beneficial in the following ways:-

• Bioindicators - They are sensitive to environmental changes both in aquatic and terrestrial habitats. Thus they are bioindicators.
• Components of the food chain - They are an important part of the food chains and food web.
• Biocontrol - They feed on mosquitoes thus reducing the spread of diseases which are borne by mosquitoes.