Xenopus Laevis (Noun)
Meaning
A tongueless frog native to Africa; established in the United States as result of release of laboratory and aquarium animals.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Xenopus laevis is a tongueless frog native to Africa that has been widely used as a model organism in scientific research.
- The introduction of Xenopus laevis to the United States has been linked to the release of laboratory and aquarium animals into the wild.
- Xenopus laevis is a voracious predator that feeds on a wide variety of aquatic animals, including fish, insects, and other frogs.
- In its native range, Xenopus laevis is an important part of the ecosystem, serving as both a predator and a prey species.
- The establishment of Xenopus laevis populations in the United States has raised concerns about the potential impacts on native ecosystems and species.