The "tongueless frog" refers to the family , a unique group of primitive, highly specialized aquatic frogs found in South America and Sub-Saharan Africa. Unlike most amphibians, members of Pipidae lack a tongue and instead use a specialized feeding mechanism called suction feeding to capture prey. Overview of Pipidae
Address the impact of invasive species like the African clawed frog, which has been introduced to non-native habitats worldwide. tongueless frog
: Detail how species like Pipa pipa use long, sensitive fingers to "corral" fish into their mouths. The "tongueless frog" refers to the family ,
Discuss the primitive nature of Pipidae within the order Anura. : Detail how species like Pipa pipa use
: Explain how these frogs expand their throat to suck in water and prey.
Note the genome evolution of Xenopus , which is a primary model organism in developmental biology.