Note the genome evolution of Xenopus , which is a primary model organism in developmental biology.
The "tongueless frog" refers to the family , a unique group of primitive, highly specialized aquatic frogs found in South America and Sub-Saharan Africa. Unlike most amphibians, members of Pipidae lack a tongue and instead use a specialized feeding mechanism called suction feeding to capture prey. Overview of Pipidae tongueless frog
Address the impact of invasive species like the African clawed frog, which has been introduced to non-native habitats worldwide. Note the genome evolution of Xenopus , which
: They lack both a tongue and teeth. They use their hands to push food into their mouths while simultaneously using a hyobranchial pump to create a vacuum, sucking prey and water in. Overview of Pipidae Address the impact of invasive
: Explain how these frogs expand their throat to suck in water and prey.