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  1. African clawed frog
    African clawed frogSpecies of amphibian
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    Description

    These frogs are plentiful in ponds and rivers within the south-eastern portion of Sub-Saharan Africa. They are aquatic and are … See more

    African clawed frog - Wikipedia

    • The African clawed frog (Xenopus laevis), also known as simply xenopus, African clawed toad, African claw-toed frog or the platanna) is a species of African aquatic frog of the family Pipidae. Its name is derived from the short black claws on its feet. The word Xenopus means 'strange foot' and laevis means 'smooth'. The species is found throughout much … See more

    DomainEukaryota
    KingdomAnimalia
    PhylumChordata
    Behaviour

    African clawed frogs are fully aquatic and will rarely leave the water except to migrate to new water bodies during droughts or other disturbances. Clawed frogs have powerful legs that help them move quickly both under… See more

    Biology

    The clawed frog liver responds to low temperatures by increasing production of type II iodothyronine deiodinase through increased food intake . This in turn spurs the thyroid to increase T3 to increase body temperature. … See more