AXOLOTL
\ˈaksəlˌɒtə͡l], \ˈaksəlˌɒtəl], \ˈa_k_s_ə_l_ˌɒ_t_əl]\
Definitions of AXOLOTL
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larval salamander of mountain lakes of Mexico that usually lives without metamorphosing
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larval salamander of mountain lakes of Mexico that usually lives without metamorphosing
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A genus of the Ambystomatidae family. The best known species of this genus are the axolotl forms AMBYSTOMA MEXICANUM and Ambystoma tigrinum. They may retain gills and remain aquatic without developing all of the adult characteristics. However, under proper changes in the environment they metamorphose.
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