Question

Chromatophores of frog consists of
A) Lipophores
B) Erythrophores and guanophores
C) Melanophores
D) All of the above

Answer 1

Hint:Chromatophores are basically light reflecting and pigment containing cells which are generally found in amphibians, fishes, reptiles, etc.

Complete answer:
Let us first know a little bit about frogs. Frogs are carnivorous tailless amphibians which are found widely in India.
The body of an adult frog is divided distinctly into head and trunk.
The skin of the frog is moist and highly permeable
They have forelimbs and hind limbs
They show sexual dimorphism

Option A: Lipophores are basically yellow fatty cells and they are seen in frogs.
Option B: Erythrophores is a cell found in a frog's skin in which the pigment is concentrated or dispersed, helping the organism to change colour. Guanophores are specialized cells which contain a white colour pigment known as guanine. These cells are found in frogs.
Option C: Melanophores are specialized cells which have black or dark brown colour pigment known as melanin. These cells are found in frogs.
Option D: As, all of the options are correct, therefore, this is the correct option.

Thus, the correct option is (D) All of the above.

Note: Chromatophores are basically pigment carrying cells. They are generally found in the lower vertebrates like fish, frogs, etc. They help the animal in the following ways,
>It helps the animal to change its body colour, i.e. camouflage.
>It helps in communication.