benh
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I didn't realise that there were other Axolotl-like Salamanders until today - that's really interesting!
Just having a quick read on some threads and apparently a number of neotenous Salamanders evolved in different lakes in Mexico; Axolotl's in Lake Xochimilco, Andersons' in Lake Zacapu etc.
I know there are some very knowledgeable people on this forum, so if any one has the time to answer some questions that'd be cool.
I was wondering how many different types of Axolotl-like Salamanders there were? (If I throw Mudpuppies into the equation - is that just confusing things? lol. As you can tell I'm not very knowledgeable on this subject!)
Also, is there a reason why Scientists use the Axolotl, instead of these other species? Do they have any particular qualities unique to them - or were they simply the first aquatic Salamander to be properly researched extensively.
I guess the fact that they became so popular in labs is why I have an Axolotl today, and not one of these other neotenous types?
Thanks in advance! I just find them such a beautiful/fascinating creature and would like to find out all I can :happy:
Just having a quick read on some threads and apparently a number of neotenous Salamanders evolved in different lakes in Mexico; Axolotl's in Lake Xochimilco, Andersons' in Lake Zacapu etc.
I know there are some very knowledgeable people on this forum, so if any one has the time to answer some questions that'd be cool.
I was wondering how many different types of Axolotl-like Salamanders there were? (If I throw Mudpuppies into the equation - is that just confusing things? lol. As you can tell I'm not very knowledgeable on this subject!)
Also, is there a reason why Scientists use the Axolotl, instead of these other species? Do they have any particular qualities unique to them - or were they simply the first aquatic Salamander to be properly researched extensively.
I guess the fact that they became so popular in labs is why I have an Axolotl today, and not one of these other neotenous types?
Thanks in advance! I just find them such a beautiful/fascinating creature and would like to find out all I can :happy: