Amphibians and Fish Flashcards
Anurans (Salentia)
Largest group
American toad
Xenopus (Aquatic frogs, tongueless)
Leopard frog
Urodela (Caudata)
Newts and salamanders
Axolotls
Sirens
Apoda (Gymnophiona)
Legless amphibians
Koh Tao Island caecilian
Most commonly used in biomedical research
African clawed frog (Xenopus laevis)
Mudpuppies (Necturus)
Leopard, meadow or grass frogs (Rana pipiens)
Salamanders (Ambystoma)
Amphibians in clinics
Dwarf clawed frogs Ornate horned frogs Frogs Toads Poison dart frogs Tree frogs
Fish in biomedical research
Zebrafish
Trout
Salmon
Catfish
Fish in homes
Goldfish
Koi
What organisms do fish and amphibians have that are associated with human disease?
Aeromonas hydrophila (atypical) Mycobacteria Campylobacter species Pseudomonas species Salmonella species Vibrio species
Amphibians are used as Animal models for what?
Embryology Pharmacology Skin permeability Limb regeneration Agriculture waste
Fish are used as Animal Models for what?
Aquaculture Fish health Husbandry Aging Vision Locomotion in cells Leukemia
Aglomerular toadfish are used in what studies?
Renal tubular secretion
Artic species of fish are used in what studies?
Antifreeze-like molecules
Muscles of the electrical eel and cooper accumulation in white perch are used in what studies?
Electrical activity
Indian catfish venom and antineoplastic agents in shark tissue are used in what studies?
Pharmacological active compounds
Carp and monkfish are used in what studies?
Type 1 diabetes