Definition

Proper noun 1. A specific species of salamander: A type of salamander, also known as the axolotl, native to certain lakes in Mexico. It is notable for its ability to reach sexual maturity and reproduce while retaining its larval features, a condition known as neoteny.

Usage

• As a subject: is a fascinating subject for biological study.
• In scientific context: The regeneration capabilities of are being researched extensively.

Advanced Usage

• In discussions of neoteny: is often cited as a classic example of neoteny in amphibians.
• In conservation biology: The wild population of is critically endangered due to habitat loss.

Variants and Related Words

• Axolotl (noun): The common name for .
• Mexican walking fish (noun): An informal, though inaccurate, common name for this amphibian.

Synonyms

• Axolotl: This is the direct and most common synonym.
• Mexican salamander: A descriptive synonym, though it can refer to other species.

Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs or Idioms)

• Neoteny (noun): The biological phenomenon of retaining juvenile features into adulthood, exemplified by .
• Paedomorphosis (noun): A broader biological term for the retention of ancestral juvenile characteristics by descendants, which includes neoteny.

Noun

1. larval salamander of mountain lakes of Mexico that usually lives without metamorphosing