Wednesday 10 April 2024

WW: Dunn's salamander


(Plethodon dunni; a melanistic specimen, lacking the wide, yellow-green back stripe and mottling typical of the breed. Another lungless North Coast salamander with no aquatic stage. Instead it lays its eggs under rotten wood, and they hatch into tiny, fully terrestrial young identical to the adults.)

Appearing also on My Corner of the World.

3 comments:

  1. Amazing, also visited the link left and there is always something new to learn.
    Thanks so much for participating and sharing at #22 InLinkz #WordlessWednesday (Words are also welcome). See you again next week https://esmesalon.com/tag/wordlesswednesday/

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  2. Learned something new here today! We don't have salamanders in this part of the Philippines, which is a pity. Salamanders truly are nature's hidden gems, and this photo beautifully showcases their mesmerizing form. Thank you for sharing this wonderful glimpse into the fascinating world of these enchanting creatures! Happy WW! Mine's here ~ Ms. Donyarific

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  3. How interesting, and beautifully photographed.

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