Larger Image ears2 gene expression in Xenopus laevis, NF stage 15 embryo, in situ hybridization, lateral view, anterior left, dorsal top. Image copyrighted by: XDB3 Copyright © XDB3 Gene Synonyms Species Stage(s) Tissue ears2.S X. laevis Throughout NF stage 15 ectoderm epidermis mesoderm neural plate anterior neural fold Image source: Community submitted Permanent Image Page Printer Friendly View XB-IMG-23429