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Wednesday, 8 July 2009 12:01 UK

Striking salamander species found

Matt Walker

Editor, Earth News

 

A striking new species of lungless salamander has been found living in a small stream in the Appalachian foothills of the US.

 

The salamander is so distinct that it's been classified within its own genus, a taxonomic grouping that usually includes a host of related species.

 

The creature breathes through its skin, and unusually for its kind, males and females have different colouration.

 

BBC - Earth News - Striking salamander species found

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