A comparison of the size of gonads between two anuran species during metamorphic climax
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American Toad Bufo americanus Gosner Stage 46 |
Leopard Frog Rana pipiens Gosner Stage 42 |
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Bufo americanus (transverse section, X150) Note that the gonad is on the right and the bidders organ is on the left (see below) |
Rana pipiens (transverse section, X150)
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Undifferentiated gonad (transverse, X600)
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Ovary (transverse, X600)
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Bidder's Organ (transverse, X600)
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Undifferentiated Gonad (transverse, X600)
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