PLEURODELES
\plˈɜːɹə͡ʊdə͡lz], \plˈɜːɹəʊdəlz], \p_l_ˈɜː_ɹ_əʊ_d_əl_z]\
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A genus of aquatic newts belonging to the family Salamandridae and sometimes referred to as "spiny" tritons. There are two species P. waltlii and P. poireti. P. waltlii is commonly used in the laboratory. Since this genus adapts to aquarium living, it is easy to maintain in laboratories.
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