Sal-Sit(R24-OD010435) and the Ambystoma Genetic nig
Stock Center (P40-OD019794) are funded by the Office 
of the Director at
 the National Institutes of Health.

                                           

Fun Facts

Why do axolotls retain a juvenile appearance throughout life?

Several salamanders, including the axolotl, retain juvenile characteristics as adults and are called paedomorphic.

The entire axolotl life cycle is spent under water, from birth to mating.

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