The Biology of Xenopus

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R. C. Tinsley (Professor of Zoology, Professor of Zoology, University of Bristol) H. R. Kobel (Maitre d'enseignement et de recherche, Maitre d'enseignement et de recherche, University of Geneva)

The Biology of Xenopus

R. C. Tinsley (Professor of Zoology, Professor of Zoology, University of Bristol), H. R. Kobel (Maitre d'enseignement et de recherche, Maitre d'enseignement et de recherche, University of Geneva)

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English

Oxford University Press
01 February 1996

Genetics (non-medical); Molecular biology; Cellular biology (cytology); Amphibians; Applied ecology; Social impact of environmental issues

Series: Symposia of the Zoological Society of London

Xenopus, the African clawed frog, is one of the three most widely cited vertebrate animals in the biological literature, yet almost all knowledge is based on laboratory experience of a single species, Xenopus laevis from South Africa.

Despite the occurrence of these frogs in habitats ranging from rainforest to semi-desert and from lowland swamps to alpine lakes in sub-Saharan Africa, the rest of the genus was until recently considered relatively uniform and uninteresting.

During the past twenty years, field research has transformed our knowledge of these animals in their natural environment, and currently seventeen species are recognized. This book is the first attempt to describe their biology and natural history.

The first five chapters cover systematics, ecology, distribution, and species interactions.

The second section covers behaviour, sensory perception, and development.

The next section focuses on infections and defence, followed by a final group of chapters on evolutionary and phylogenetic aspects.

The aim of this volume is to provide a reference work for researchers working with

Xenopus in the lab and to highlight for them and others the potential of Xenopus for future work in evolutionary biology, genetics, behaviour, immunology, parasitology, and ecology.

Edited by: R. C. Tinsley (Professor of Zoology Professor of Zoology University of Bristol), H. R. Kobel (Maitre d'enseignement et de recherche, Maitre d'enseignement et de recherche, University of Geneva)
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 68
Dimensions: Height: 240mm, Width: 160mm, Spine: 30mm
Weight: 1g
ISBN: 9780198549741
ISBN 10: 0198549741
Series: Symposia of the Zoological Society of London
Pages: 462
Publication Date: 01 February 1996
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for The Biology of Xenopus

This book is more than a reference for those working with Xenopus in the laboratory. Anyone seriously interested in amphibian biology will want a copy, and many of the chapters will interest researchers from a wide range of biological disciplines. --The Quarterly Review of Biology It is a wonderful monograph on a fascinating group of frogs, where every chapter manages to amaze the reader with a (thus far mostly unknown) remarkable aspect of Xenopus biology; there seems to be no end to the wonders of this animal --Hydrobiologia Excellent reference for researchers working with the African Clawed Frog in the laboratory, as well as for hobbyist frog keepers. --Reptile & Amphibian Magazine