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The axolotl (/ ˈ æ k s ə l ɒ t əl / ⓘ; from Classical Nahuatl: āxōlōtl [aːˈʃoːloːtɬ] ⓘ) (Ambystoma mexicanum) [3] is a paedomorphic salamander closely related to the tiger salamander. [3] [4] [5] It is unusual among amphibians in that it reaches adulthood without undergoing metamorphosis. Instead of taking to the land, adults ...
The name "Axolotl" comes from Nahuatl, the Aztec language. One translation of the name connects the Axolotl to Xolotl. The most common translation is "water-dog" . "Atl" for water and "Xolotl" for dog. [14] In the Aztec calendar, the ruler of the day, Itzcuintli ("Dog"), is Mictlantecuhtli, the god of death and lord of Mictlan, the afterlife. [15]
Despite the creature’s recent rise to popularity, almost all 18 species of axolotl in Mexico remain critically endangered, threatened by encroaching water pollution, a deadly amphibian fungus ...
The axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) retains its larval form with gills into adulthood. The lungs in amphibians are primitive compared to those of amniotes, possessing few internal septa and large alveoli, and consequently having a comparatively slow diffusion rate for oxygen entering the blood. Ventilation is accomplished by buccal pumping. [84]
The Axolotl and Reptile Rescue Centre in Evesham said last year it took in nearly 2,000 animals – about 38 a week. Gareth Costellow, who runs the shelter with his wife Tara, said they were ...
Despite their name, Hermit Crabs are social creatures and in the wild, they live in colonies of 100 or more. 18. Pom-Pom Crab ... Axolotl. Axolotl. At first glance, you might be wondering: ...
The axolotl has three pairs of external gills. This type of gill is most commonly observed on the aquatic larva of most species of salamanders, lungfish, and bichirs (which have only one large pair), and are retained by neotenic adult salamanders and some species of adult lungfish.
Axolotl. Axolotl. Having recently found fame in the form of a children’s toy, axolotl’s have suddenly skyrocketed in popularity. An aquatic salamander that’s a cross between a fish and a ...