ArticleslgStudy

biology

Pseudophilautus oxyrhynchus

Pseudophilautus oxyrhynchus 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 Pseudophilautus oxyrhynchus rather than just read about it. In short: Pseudophilautus oxyrhynchus, commonly known as sharp-snouted shrub frog, was a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It was endemic to Sri Lanka.

Pseudophilautus oxyrhynchus — main illustration
Pseudophilautus oxyrhynchus — illustration

Key takeaways

  • Pseudophilautus oxyrhynchus belongs to biology; place it in that map before memorising details.
  • Learn the definition first, then one example that makes the definition concrete.
  • Connect Pseudophilautus oxyrhynchus to a quantity you can measure, compute or draw — that is where exam questions come from.
  • Reproduce the core statement of Pseudophilautus oxyrhynchus from memory before moving on to harder problems.

Reference excerpt

Pseudophilautus oxyrhynchus, commonly known as sharp-snouted shrub frog, was a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It was endemic to Sri Lanka.

References

Illustrations

Pseudophilautus oxyrhynchus illustration
Pseudophilautus oxyrhynchus illustration

Worked examples

Example 1 — a first encounter with Pseudophilautus oxyrhynchus

Start with the simplest possible case. Write down what Pseudophilautus oxyrhynchus 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 Pseudophilautus oxyrhynchus 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 Pseudophilautus oxyrhynchus 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 Pseudophilautus oxyrhynchus

In research
Pseudophilautus oxyrhynchus 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 Pseudophilautus oxyrhynchus 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
Pseudophilautus oxyrhynchus is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics Amphibian extinctions since 1500, Amphibians described in 1872, Endemic amphibians of Sri Lanka, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
In everyday life
Look for Pseudophilautus oxyrhynchus 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.
Ask Teacher Smith questions about this articleOpens your AI tutor with a question about “Pseudophilautus oxyrhynchus” →

Affiliate

Preply — study more efficiently by working with a personal tutor. 50% off.

How to study Pseudophilautus oxyrhynchus in 20 minutes

  1. Read the reference excerpt below once, without taking notes.
  2. Close the page and write down what Pseudophilautus oxyrhynchus means in your own words.
  3. Compare your version with the excerpt and mark what you missed.
  4. Work through the three examples above with pen and paper.
  5. Explain Pseudophilautus oxyrhynchus out loud to somebody else — or to Teacher Smith in the lgStudy chat.

Frequently asked questions

What is Pseudophilautus oxyrhynchus in simple terms?

Pseudophilautus oxyrhynchus, commonly known as sharp-snouted shrub frog, was a species of frog in the family Rhacophoridae. It was endemic to Sri Lanka.

Why does Pseudophilautus oxyrhynchus matter?

Because it connects several biology ideas at once: it gives you a definition you can apply, a quantity you can calculate, and a way to check whether a result is plausible.

How should I study Pseudophilautus oxyrhynchus?

Read the excerpt, restate it from memory, then work through the examples and applications listed on this page. The five-step study plan above takes about twenty minutes.

What does this page cover?

It gives you a compact reference excerpt plus original lgStudy explanations, examples, applications and study material on Pseudophilautus oxyrhynchus.

Tags

  • Amphibian extinctions since 1500
  • Amphibians described in 1872
  • Endemic amphibians of Sri Lanka
  • Extinct amphibians
  • Frogs of Sri Lanka
  • IUCN Red List extinct species
  • Pseudophilautus
  • Rhacophoridae stubs
  • Taxa named by Albert Günther

Keep exploring