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Vivian Chow Jie Mei (27) Class 311 :D Biology journal

The axolotl (see display picture above) //-Ambystoma mexicanum// -Belong to the salamander family -Larvae of this species do not undergo metamorphosis, therefore the adult remains gilled and aquatic -Originate from Mexico City -Used extensively in research due to ability to regenerate most body parts, ease of breeding and large embryos -Commonly kept as pets in some countries -Due to polluted waters and industrialisation, axolotls are near extinction and are critically endangered (quoted from [])