Xenopus laevis

GPTKB entity

Statements (61)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:species
gptkbp:adultDiet insects
crustaceans
small fish
worms
gptkbp:bodyLength up to 12 cm
gptkbp:class gptkb:Amphibia
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:African_clawed_frog
gptkbp:conservationStatus Least Concern
gptkbp:describedBy gptkb:Daudin
gptkbp:describedYear 1802
gptkbp:diet carnivorous
gptkbp:distribution introduced worldwide
gptkbp:eggColor jelly-coated eggs
gptkbp:family gptkb:Pipidae
gptkbp:genomeSequenced yes
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Xenopus
gptkbp:habitat lakes
marshes
freshwater ponds
gptkbp:hasTadpoleStage yes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Xenopus laevis
gptkbp:invasiveIn gptkb:Asia
gptkb:California
gptkb:Chile
gptkb:Europe
gptkb:North_America
gptkb:South_America
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:IUCNStatus LC
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:larvalHostPlant filter feeder
gptkbp:lifespan up to 15 years
gptkbp:locatedOnChromosome 36
gptkbp:metamorphosis yes
gptkbp:nativeTo gptkb:Sub-Saharan_Africa
gptkbp:nocturnal yes
gptkbp:notableFeature smooth skin
clawed toes
gptkbp:notableFor ease of laboratory care
large oocytes
regenerative abilities
gptkbp:order gptkb:Anura
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:predators gptkb:fish
birds
mammals
gptkbp:reproduction external fertilization
gptkbp:respiration lungs and skin
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Xenopus_laevis
gptkbp:sexualDimorphism females larger than males
gptkbp:skinSecretion antimicrobial peptides
gptkbp:usedAs model organism
gptkbp:usedFor pregnancy testing (historically)
gptkbp:usedIn cell biology
developmental biology
genetics
gptkbp:vocalization males produce mating calls
gptkbp:webbedFeet yes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:John_Gurdon
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4