axolotl

Meanings

• noun

  A type of salamander, also known as the Mexican walking fish, axolotl is an amphibian that retains its larval features throughout its life.

  - "The axolotl is a unique amphibian species found in Mexico."
  - "Aquarists around the world keep axolotls as exotic pets."

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Synonyms

Mexican walking fish

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Variants

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axolotl , axolotls

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Etymology

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Axolotl is derived from the Nahuatl word 'āxolōtl', meaning 'water dog' or 'water monster'.

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Trivia

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1. Axolotls can regenerate lost body parts, including limbs and spinal cord.

2. Axolotls are not actually fish, but rather amphibians.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ambibians: Axolotls belong to the Ambibians class, which includes creatures that live both in water and on land.

2. Salamander: Axolotls are a type of salamander, characterized by their larval features, such as external gills.

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Culture

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Axolotls have been an important part of Mesoamerican culture for centuries. They were considered sacred by the Aztecs and were believed to have healing properties. Today, they are often depicted in Mexican art and literature.

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   - Imagine an amphibian with external gills, living in a watery environment.

2. associate
   

   - Associate axolotl with the image of a water dog or water monster.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'axolotl' as 'water dog' or 'water monster'.

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