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Ambystoma  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A genus of the Ambystomatidae family. The best known species are the axolotl AMBYSTOMA MEXICANUM and the closely related tiger salamander Ambystoma tigrinum. They may retain gills and remain aquatic without developing all of the adult characteristics. However, under proper changes in the environment they metamorphose.

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  • Amblystoma
  • txid8295
  • txid8305

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  • French

  • Amblystoma
  • txid8295
  • txid8305

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-KD9VS41Z-H

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