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- Dictionarysalamander/ˈsaləmandə/
noun
- 1. a lizard-like amphibian with an elongated body and tail and short limbs, once thought able to endure fire.
- 2. a mythical lizard-like creature said to live in fire or to be able to withstand its effects.
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Cryptobranchoidea. Salamandroidea. Native distribution of salamanders (in green) Salamanders are a group of amphibians typically characterized by their lizard -like appearance, with slender bodies, blunt snouts, short limbs projecting at right angles to the body, and the presence of a tail in both larvae and adults.
Learn about the characteristics, distribution, behavior, reproduction and adaptations of salamanders, a group of amphibians with about 550 species. See pictures of different types of salamanders and their habitats.
- Amphibia
- Chordata
- Caudata
Jun 1, 2024 · Learn about salamanders, amphibians with tails that belong to the order Caudata. Find out about their diversity, distribution, habitat, reproduction, and threats.
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Learn about the salamander, a cute and colorful amphibian that resembles a lizard. Find out about its different species, habitats, diet, reproduction, and how to keep it as a pet.
- The Earliest Salamander Species Lived Before the Dinosaurs. Triassurus sixtelae lived 230 million years ago during the Triassic period. A fossil from one of these Triassic-era stem salamanders discovered in Kyrgyzstan in 2020 is the oldest salamander ever found.
- The Axolotl Retains Juvenile Characteristics. Unlike most other salamander species, the unique and critically endangered axolotl is pedomorphic, meaning it keeps its juvenile features into adulthood.
- North America Has More Than 245 Salamander Species. North America is home to more salamander species than any other region on the planet, with likely still more species yet to be discovered.
- Some Species Grow Longer Than Five Feet. Although most salamanders are between two and six inches long, on average, there are several species of giant salamander that are considered the largest amphibians in the world.
Learn about salamanders, a type of amphibian with moist skin and diverse habitats. Find out the difference between salamanders and lizards, the largest and smallest salamanders, and why some newts are brightly colored.
Oct 29, 2015 · published 29 October 2015. A fire salamander.(Image credit: Frank Pasmans) Salamanders are amphibians that look like a cross between a frog and a lizard. Their bodies are long and...
