African Clawed Frog, Xenopus laevis
" Medium-sized male individual, with dark nuptial pads along the inner side of the forearms and hands This fully aquatic frog species is the most commonly used laboratory frog in the field of genetics and developmental biology This species was introduced into labs in the late 50's and was used for pregnancy tests until more reliable proceedures became available "
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Photo credit: © Alex Haas / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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