Noun
An amphibian of the salamander tribe found in the elevated lakes of Mexico; the siredon.
Source: Webster's dictionaryNow I am an axolotl. Julio Cortázar
Amphibians The axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) retains its larval form with gills into adulthood The lungs of most frogs and other amphibians are simple and balloon-like, with gas exchange limited to the outer surface of the lung. Source: Internet
For studies of regeneration urodele amphibians such as the axolotl Ambystoma mexicanum are used, Nacu, E. and Tanaka, E.M. (2011) Limb Regeneration: A New Development? Source: Internet
In fact, the remaining axolotl population is shrinking further because of aquarium trading and the practice of roasting axolotl as a delicacy. Source: Internet
Thus there is severe concern for inbreeding due to lack of gene flow. citation One way researchers are looking into maintaining genetic diversity within the population is via cryopreservation of the spermatophores from the male axolotl. Source: Internet
It is important to note that although there is a level of limited genetic diversity due to Ambystoma populations, such as the axolotl, being paedeomorphic species, it does not account for the overall lack of diversity. Source: Internet