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Inbred strains of Xenopus tropicalis show morphological and genetic variation.
Scientific reports - 14 Jun 2026
Igawa Takeshi, Suzuki Makoto, Shimamoto Momoka, Suzuki Nanoka, Kashiwagi Akihiko, Kashiwagi Keiko, Ogino Hajime
Abstract excerpt
The emergence of individuality and morphological divergence within a population is crucial for evolutionary potential. This study investigated genetic and phenotypic variation among four inbred strains of Xenopus tropicalis, a promising model amphibian species. We examined four inbred lineages derived from source populations in Nigeria and Côte d'Ivoire, focusing specifically on phenotypic diversity in the...
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- Animals
- Xenopus
- Female
- Genetic Variation
- Male
- Phenotype
- Body Size
