Genetics, Morphology, Advertisement Calls, and Historical Records Distinguish Six New Polyploid Species of African Clawed Frog (Xenopus, Pipidae) from West and Central Africa

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Germanic.News, 16 Dec 2024

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Rapid evolution: Researchers discover surprising novelty in mechanisms that determine sex of the African clawed frog

EurekAlert!, 16 Dec 2024

image: African clawed frogs are known for their flat bodies, vocal organs and claws on the first three toes of the hind feet.

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