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Axolotl school work for science class
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Nico Reyes Gutirrez 5thB #24
AMPHIBIANS The most common vertebrate of ecosystem: (good ecological indicator) 4 legs They are born from Metamorphosis:
Egg larvae adult
AXOLOTL Size:
They live 10-20 years
It is a type of salamander
It can regenerate itself!!!!
AXOLOTL
Appearance: as a big larvae: As an adult, the axolotl can reach a length of up to 30 cm and weigh over 300 g
Many colours Many of them live in
captivity as a pet
AXOLOTL
NEOTENY: Axolotl is a larvae until it dies
It retains its gills & fins forever
Scientific name: Ambystoma mexicanum.
Endangered species list
Axolotl Nutrition
They are carnivores.
Worms Insects Larvae
Molluscs Crustaceans Small fishes
AXOLOTL HABITAT
It lives permanently in water
When adult, it has rudimentary lungs ocassionaly it rise to the surface.
It only lives in some lakes near to Mexico City
ANIMALS THAT LIVE WITH AXOLOTL
Besides animals it usually eats,
axolotl lives close to birds and large fishes its main
predators
AXOLOTL REPRODUCTION
Sexual maturity occurs between 6 months and 1 year, as a larvae: unusual reproduction
Internal fertilization Female comes in
connect with spermatophore. They put from 100 to 1000 eggs. After a month, babies appear
AXOLOTL Questions
Why is axolotl a special amphibian?
What is neoteny?
How is the axolotl food?
Where does axolotl live?
Do you know axolotl can regenerate a complete organ as a foot, a portion of brain and spine in a few weeks?
Dont you think axolotl is amazing?
THANKS