Ranidae
| Definition: |
The family of true frogs of the order Anura. The family occurs worldwide except in Antarctica. |
| Notes: |
family of true frogs; GEN or unspecified; prefer specific genera; NIM when exper animal: no qualif; when IM, qualif permitted |
| Also Called: |
Rana |
| Previously Indexed: |
Anura (1966-1971) |
Ranidae Categories.
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Rana catesbeiana - A species of the family Ranidae (true frogs). The only anuran properly referred to by the common name "bullfrog", it is the largest native anuran in North America. |
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Rana esculenta - An edible species of the family Ranidae, occurring in Europe and used extensively in biomedical research. Commonly referred to as "edible frog". |
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Rana pipiens - A highly variable species of the family Ranidae in Canada, the United States and Central America. It is the most widely used Anuran in biomedical research. |
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Rana ridibunda - A species of the family Ranidae which occurs primarily in Europe and is used widely in biomedical research. |
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Rana temporaria - A species of the family Ranidae occurring in a wide variety of habitats from within the Arctic Circle to South Africa, Australia, etc. |
Ranidae Definitions and Terms
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