Hemisotidae

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Hemisotidae

amphibian family

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Family Hemisotidae No fossil record; 7 presacral vertebrae; vertebral procoelous with Presacrals I and II fused; body globular with pointed snout; inner metatarsal tubercle large and spadelike; aquatic larvae; 1 genus, 8 species; adult size 4–8 cm (1.5–3 inches); Africa. Family Hyperoliidae No fossil record; 8…
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Family Hemisotidae No fossil record; 7 presacral vertebrae; vertebral procoelous with Presacrals I and II fused; body globular with pointed snout; inner metatarsal tubercle large and spadelike; aquatic larvae; 1 genus, 8 species; adult size 4–8 cm (1.5–3 inches); Africa. Family Hyperoliidae No fossil record; 8…
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