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Micrixalus kottigeharensis

Micrixalus kottigeharensis is a biology topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand Micrixalus kottigeharensis rather than just read about it. In short: Micrixalus kottigeharensis (commonly known as Kottigehar dancing frog, Kottigehar bubble-nest frog or Kottigehar torrent frog) is a species of frog in the family Micrixalidae. It is endemic to the Western Ghats in Karnataka, India.

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Reference excerpt

Micrixalus kottigeharensis (commonly known as Kottigehar dancing frog, Kottigehar bubble-nest frog or Kottigehar torrent frog) is a species of frog in the family Micrixalidae. It is endemic to the Western Ghats in Karnataka, India. It is one of the "Top 100 Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered (EDGE) Amphibians". The specific name means "from Kottigehara". The tadpoles of Micrixalus kottigeharensis are fossorial. Females have been observed excavating egg-laying cavities using their hind limbs, with recorded cavity depths of approximately 32 mm.

Taxonomy Until 2014, both Micrixalus narainensis and Micrixalus swamianus were considered separate species, but have since been classified as junior synonyms of M. kottigeharensis based on phylogenetic analyses.

Description Male Micrixalus kottigeharensis grow to a snout–vent length of 22–24 mm (0.87–0.94 in) and females to 28–33 mm (1.1–1.3 in).

Habitat The preferred habitat of Micrixalus kottigeharensis are fast-flowing streams in primary and secondary forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. The species is most often found in shaded, structurally complex stream habitats and is particularly associated with emergent rocks, riffles and braided sections

Geographic distribution Endemic to the central Western Ghats of India.

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Example 1 — a first encounter with Micrixalus kottigeharensis

Start with the simplest possible case. Write down what Micrixalus kottigeharensis claims or describes in one sentence, then invent the smallest concrete situation in which that sentence is true. In biology, the smallest case is usually a single object, a single equation or a single measurement. Check that every symbol or term in your sentence has a meaning in that case.

Example 2 — changing one variable

Take the situation from Example 1 and change exactly one quantity: double it, halve it, or set it to zero. Predict what should happen to Micrixalus kottigeharensis before you calculate. Comparing your prediction with the result is the fastest way to find out whether you understand the idea or only the words.

Example 3 — an exam-style question

Typical questions about Micrixalus kottigeharensis ask you to (a) state it precisely, (b) apply it to given data, and (c) explain a limitation. Practise writing all three answers in under five minutes; the third part is what separates a full-mark answer from an average one.

Applications of Micrixalus kottigeharensis

In research: Micrixalus kottigeharensis appears in biology research whenever the underlying quantities have to be modelled precisely. Papers usually cite it as a starting assumption and then explore where it breaks down.
In technology and industry: Engineering practice reuses Micrixalus kottigeharensis in design rules, simulations and safety margins. Knowing the idea lets you read a specification sheet and understand why the numbers look the way they do.
In the classroom: Micrixalus kottigeharensis is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics Amphibians described in 1937, EDGE species, Endemic amphibians of India, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
In everyday life: Look for Micrixalus kottigeharensis outside the textbook — in sport, cooking, traffic, electronics or the sky above you. An example you found yourself is remembered far longer than one you were given.

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Frequently asked questions

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