- Axolotl - Wikipedia
The axolotl ( ˈæksəlɒtəl ⓘ; from Classical Nahuatl: āxōlōtl [aːˈʃoːloːtɬ] ⓘ) (Ambystoma mexicanum) is a species of paedomorphic mole salamander, meaning they mature without undergoing metamorphosis into the terrestrial adult form; the adults remain fully aquatic with obvious external gills
- Axolotl | Description, Diet, Habitat, Lifespan | Britannica
axolotl, (Ambystoma mexicanum), salamander of the family Ambystomatidae (order Caudata), notable for its permanent retention of larval features, such as external gills The species is found only in Lake Xochimilco, within Mexico City, where it is classified as a critically endangered species
- Axolotls: Meet the amphibians that never grow up
Axolotls never grow up, but can their abilities be harnessed by humans? Find out what these amphibians eat, where they live, how we can help them and more
- Axolotl - National Geographic Kids
Axolotls have long fascinated scientists for their ability to regenerate lost body parts and for their rare trait of neoteny, which means they retain larval features throughout life
- All You Need to Know About the Endangered Axolotl | Earth. Org
Although abundant in captivity, rampant habitat degradation and disturbance has rendered the axolotl critically endangered in the wild
- Axolotl - Facts, Diet, Habitat Pictures on Animalia. bio
The axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) is a paedomorphic salamander related to the Tiger salamander Axolotls are unusual among amphibians in that they reach adulthood without undergoing metamorphosis Instead of taking to the land, adults remain aquatic and gilled
- Axolotl - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The axolotl (ˈæksəˌlɒtl), Ambystoma mexicanum, is the best known of the Mexican neotenic mole salamanders belonging to the Tiger Salamander complex Larvae of this species fail to undergo metamorphosis, so the adults remain aquatic and gilled
- Axolotl Fact Sheet | Blog | Nature | PBS
Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum): an aquatic salamander Axolotls measure 6 to 18 inches in length and weigh 2 to 8 ounces The axolotl is a type of salamander It has a long tail, flat head,
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