>>14865351 (OP)male frogs do not have penises; instead, they use a reproductive strategy called amplexus, where the male grasps the female and releases sperm externally as she lays her eggs, relying on a shared opening called the cloaca for both sperm and egg release. This external fertilization ensures the sperm fertilizes the eggs as they are released into the water or onto a surface.
How Frog Reproduction Works (External Fertilization)
Amplexus: The male frog climbs onto the female's back, gripping her with his forelimbs (often with the help of specialized "nuptial pads" on his thumbs).
Egg & Sperm Release: When the female releases her eggs, the male simultaneously releases his sperm over them.
Fertilization: Fertilization happens outside the body, with the male positioned perfectly to ensure his sperm contacts the eggs.
The Cloaca: Both male and female frogs have a cloaca, a single posterior opening that serves for excretion (urine and feces) and reproduction (releasing sperm or eggs).
So, instead of an internal penis for internal fertilization, frogs rely on this synchronized external release through the cloaca for successful reproduction.