African clawed frog
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Tweet n. A medium-sized frog (Xenopus laevis) native to sub-Saharan Africa, having claws on the three hind inner toes, a mottled olive or brown body, and no tongue or eyelids. It is widely used for biological research and is also kept as a pet. |
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