What is another word for xenopus?
Pronunciation: [zˈɛnɒpəs] (IPA) 
Xenopus refers to a group of aquatic frogs commonly found in sub-Saharan Africa. These amphibians are popular in scientific research due to their unique characteristics, and several synonyms exist for this word. One such synonym is the African clawed frog, named after the sharp claws on its fingers. Another synonym for xenopus is Xenopus laevis, which is the scientific name for the species. Other related synonyms include Xenopus tropicalis and Xenopus borealis, which are different species within the same genus. Regardless of the synonym used, these frogs remain an important research subject in fields such as developmental biology and genetics.
