Color Atlas of Xenopus laevis Histology, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2003

The Color Atlas of "Xenopus laevis" Histology provides the first central source on the microscopic anatomy of cells, tissues, and major organs of the adult South African clawed frog, Xenopus laevis. For many years, X. laevis has been a highly popular experimental animal model in many areas of research. The recent development of transgenic Xenopus technology offers the promise that this animal model will be utilized more than ever before. The purpose of this book is to provide the active researcher with a central source of high quality light microscopic color images of the tissues of X. laevis, to aid in the identification of the cells and tissues of interest.

277 large, colorful, high resolution light microscopic images of cells, structures, tissues and organs

Clear, detailed labeling of important structures in all images

Concise, easy-to-read descriptions of histological organization and functions

Colorful three-dimensional illustrations that simplify complex structure

Detailed presentation of cranial structures and organization

Easy-to-use cross-referenced index

Bundled CD/ROM containing all images for easy downloading