axolotls
Gilled aquatic amphibians
Axolotls is the plural of axolotl, a salamander native to Mexico that remains in its aquatic larval form throughout life, retaining its feathery external gills rather than developing lungs and moving to land.
This trait, called neoteny, makes axolotls unusual among amphibians.
They're popular in laboratories and as exotic pets: She keeps axolotls in a tank in her bedroom.
Tailed, moist-skinned amphibian
- neotenyRetaining juvenile characteristics
- gillsAquatic respiratory organs
- regenerationBiological self-repair process
- amphibianDual-habitat cold-blooded vertebrate
larvae · metamorphosis · vertebrate · aquatic · tissue regeneration · genome · chromosomes · cloaca
Large storage vessel
- aquariumTank for keeping fish
- freshwaterNon-saline aquatic environment
- water qualityCondition of H2O supply
- feedingGiving food to
pellets · bloodworms · substrate · filter · temperature · pH · cycling · breeding
Ancient Mexican civilization
- mythologyBody of traditional tales
- deityWorshipped supernatural being
- water monsterFearsome aquatic creature
- walking fishAquatic animal with locomotion
internet meme · Minecraft · kawaii · plushie · emoji · viral · cute · smile
Capital of its nation
- endangeredAt risk of extinction
- CITESWildlife trade agreement
- habitat lossElimination of living spaces
- pollutionEnvironmental harm from waste
canals · invasive species · tilapia · carp · extinction · captive breeding · restoration · wetlands
salamander
Tailed, moist-skinned amphibian
- neotenyRetaining juvenile characteristics
- gillsAquatic respiratory organs
- regenerationBiological self-repair process
amphibian · larvae · metamorphosis · vertebrate · aquatic · tissue regeneration · genome · chromosomes · cloaca · embryology
tank
Large storage vessel
- aquariumTank for keeping fish
- freshwaterNon-saline aquatic environment
- water qualityCondition of H2O supply
feeding · pellets · bloodworms · substrate · filter · temperature · pH · cycling · breeding · albino
Aztec
Ancient Mexican civilization
- mythologyBody of traditional tales
- deityWorshipped supernatural being
- water monsterFearsome aquatic creature
walking fish · internet meme · Minecraft · kawaii · plushie · emoji · viral · cute · smile · popular culture
Mexico City
Capital of its nation
- endangeredAt risk of extinction
- CITESWildlife trade agreement
- habitat lossElimination of living spaces
pollution · canals · invasive species · tilapia · carp · extinction · captive breeding · restoration · wetlands · urbanization