Amphibian Research Group, Univ of
Newcastle
What can we
do with reproductive technology in the real world ?
Eggs
IVF
P
P
P
Sperm
P
We can:
• collect eggs without injuring
the
female
• collect sperm without injuring
the
male
• carry out fertilization in a dish (IVF)
• get normal tadpole development
• get normal frogs that can reproduce
One advantage:
Internal fertilisation and
development not required