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Photographs from external examination of a green frog (Lithobates clamitans) tadpole

By National Wildlife Health Center
Left side show underside of tadepole and right side shows liver and spleen of tadpole.
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Gosner stage 41 Green Frog (Lithobates clamitans) tadpole. (A) There are no apparent external abnormalities. (B)The liver and spleen are markedly pale and enlarged.

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