Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum),artwork. This aquatic freshwater amphibian is a neotonic (larva-like) salamander. The larval form fails to undergo metamorphosis,so the adult form has the external gills (purple) of the larva and remains underwater rather than emerging onto land. The axolotl also has a caudal fin running from its head to its tail. It is a predator,feeding on worms,insects,and small fish. Axolotls are found in and around Mexico City,Mexico. Because of their characteristics,they are used extensively in biological research | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Harper, Lizzie |
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