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Record 1 2002-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Reptiles and Amphibians
DEF

Genera of North American newts.

CONT

Ambystomatidae. This is a variable family which is endemic to North America, where it ranges from Alaska and Nova Scotia south to s. Mexico ... These salamanders are skilled burrowers, and spend most of their time underground.

OBS

Ambystomatidae; ambystomids: collective terms rarely used in the singular.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Reptiles et amphibiens
OBS

Ambystomatidés : pluriel d'usage (terme collectif).

Spanish

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