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When was the common frog first scientifically described?
Quick Answer
The common frog was first scientifically described in 1758.
The Full Story
The common frog, Rana temporaria, was first scientifically described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758. It is one of Europe’s best-known amphibians and appears in many temperate habitats from lowlands to uplands. Because it was described in the foundational year of modern zoological classification, it has a long place in scientific literature. The species remains important in ecology and education.
Key Facts
1.First described in 1758
2.Scientific name: Rana temporaria
3.Named by Carl Linnaeus
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