Xenopus laevis

**Semantic type:** Amphibian

**Definition:** A species of South African aquatic frog of the genus Xenopus. It is up to 12 cm long with a flattened head and body but no tongue. Its name derives from its three short claws on each of its hind feet. It is an important model organism in developmental biology.

**Synonyms:** - African Clawed Frog - African Clawed Frog - Clawed Frog - X. laevis - XENOPUS LAEVIS - Xenopus