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XB-STAGE-73

Name: NF stage 59

XAO ID: 1000071

Definition: "Nieuwkoop and Faber stage 59, corresponding to a tadpole of age about 45 days at 22-24 Celsius and having the following external morphological criteria: Tentacles beginning to shrivel up. Stretched forelimb reaching down to base of hindlimb. Guanophores appearing near base of forelimb (adult skin area); anterior border of adult skin area on abdomen not yet sharp; appearance of irregular dark spots on back."
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Preceded By: NF stage 58 Succeeded By: NF stage 60