By:Oscar Montiel
Axolotl The axolotl (pronounced /ˈæksəlɒtəl/), 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. The species originates from the lake underlying Mexico City and is also called ajolote (which is also the common name for the Mexican Mole Lizard). Axolotls are used extensively in scientific research due to their ability to regenerate most body parts, ease of breeding, and large embryos. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axolotl)
VERY INTERESTING ANIMAL! not only are they neotenic (they dont undergo metamorphosis completely... their adults still have gills that allow them to live in water) and they can also regenerate!
ReplyDeletethanks for the information..... :)