axolotl nico reyes g. 5b
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Axolotl school work for science classTRANSCRIPT
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Nico Reyes Gutirrez 5thB #24
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AMPHIBIANS The most common vertebrate of ecosystem: (good ecological indicator) 4 legs They are born from Metamorphosis:
Egg larvae adult
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AXOLOTL Size:
They live 10-20 years
It is a type of salamander
It can regenerate itself!!!!
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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
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AXOLOTL
NEOTENY: Axolotl is a larvae until it dies
It retains its gills & fins forever
Scientific name: Ambystoma mexicanum.
Endangered species list
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Axolotl Nutrition
They are carnivores.
Worms Insects Larvae
Molluscs Crustaceans Small fishes
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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
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ANIMALS THAT LIVE WITH AXOLOTL
Besides animals it usually eats,
axolotl lives close to birds and large fishes its main
predators
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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
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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?
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