06-Aug-2026 Theme: 'Music'

(1) Which frog is named after a musical instrument because of its distinctive call: Banjo Frog, Violin Frog or Trumpet Frog?

Answer: Banjo Frog (Limnodynastes dumerilii).

(2) What is the common name of the flowering vine "campsis radicans" because of the shape of its flowers?

Answer: Trumpet vine.

(3) Which whale is often described as the "canary of the sea" because of its rich repertoire of whistles, clicks and songs?

Answer: The beluga whale.

(4) Which insect is named after a musical instrument because of the shape of its body?

Answer: Violin beetle (Mormolyce phyllodes).

(5) What is the common name of the fungus "Tolypocladium capitatum" because of its shape?

Answer: Drumstick Truffleclub.

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