Histopathological findings in gonads of Xenopus laevis from central Chile. Hallazgos histopatológicos en gónadas de Xenopus laevis de Chile central

Abstract

In order to perform a gonadal histological study, adult specimens of Xenopus laevis at four sites in the central region of Chile were captured. The results showed no alterations in gonadal female instead the males showed testicular histological abnormalities, features of endocrine disruption, possibly generated by environmental pollution