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X0004815 (zĕn′ə-pəs)n. Any of various aquatic, tongueless, clawed frogs of the genus Xenopus of southern Africa, certain species of which, especially the African clawed frog, are widely used for biological research.

[New Latin Xenopūs, genus name : xeno- + Greek pous, foot; see octopus.]

xenopus

(ˈzɛnəpəs) n (Animals) an African clawed frog of the genus Xenopus having no tongue

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Xenopus - an African clawed frog; in some classifications made the type genus of a separate family Xenopodidaegenus Xenopusamphibian genus - any genus of amphibiansfamily Pipidae, Pipidae - tongueless frogsAfrican clawed frog, Xenopus laevis - a tongueless frog native to Africa; established in the United States as result of release of laboratory and aquarium animals

Xenopus

the genus of tailless amphibians of the suborder Aglossa of the family Pipidae. On the head, next to each eye, there are short feelers. The lateral line organs are located on the sides of the body. There are sharp black claws on the three center toes of the hind feet. The genus comprises eight species, which are distributed in tropical Africa. Its members are aquatic. In tadpoles the external gills and larval teeth are absent. A pair of long sensory tentacles are located near the mouth and there are two gill openings. The most common species is Xenopus laevis, which is used as a laboratory animal.

xenopus

(zĕn′ə-pəs)n. Any of various aquatic, tongueless, clawed frogs of the genus Xenopus of southern Africa, certain species of which, especially the African clawed frog, are widely used for biological research.

Xenopus

the African clawed toad that has been used to test for pregnancy in women. Injection of urine from a pregnant woman results in egg-laying in the toad.

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noun an African clawed frog

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