Marc Zimmer, the author of the Glowing Genes book, gave a presentation yesterday and brought in an axolotl. This is a type of salamander that is native to Mexico. It keeps their larval characteristics, gills, and fins. They reach maturity without going through metamorphosis. This is known as neotony. They can also regenerate their own limbs. - Judy
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May 2013
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