Animal Genome Size Database:: Species Record

Detailed Record for Xenopus laevis

Common Name: African clawed frog

Species (alternate): X. l. laevis; X. l. petersi; X. l. victorianus

Taxonomy: Phylum Chordata / Sub Phylum Vertebrata / Class Amphibia / Order Anura / Family Pipidae / Genus Xenopus

C-value (pg): 3.11

Method: Static Cell Fluorometry

Cell Type: Red blood cells

Standard Species: Homo sapiens = 3.50pg

References:
Thiébaud, C.H. and M. Fischberg (1977). DNA content in the genus Xenopus. Chromosoma 59: 253-257.

Other records available for this species:

Xenopus laevis = 3.00 (pg)
Xenopus laevis = 3.09 (pg)
Xenopus laevis = 3.10 (pg)
Xenopus laevis = 3.15 (pg)
Xenopus laevis = 3.15 (pg)
Xenopus laevis = 3.59 (pg)
Xenopus laevis = 3.69 (pg)
Xenopus laevis = 3.85 (pg)