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Axolotl: meaning, definitions and examples

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axolotl

 

[ หˆaksษ™หŒlรคtษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

biology, animal

The axolotl is a neotenic salamander, a member of the Ambystomidae family, native to the lake complex of Xochimilco near Mexico City. It is known for its remarkable ability to regenerate various body parts, including limbs, spinal cord, heart, and even parts of its brain. Unlike most amphibians, axolotls remain aquatic and gilled throughout their lives. This unique trait makes them an important subject of scientific study in the fields of regenerative medicine and developmental biology.

Synonyms

Mexican salamander, fish-like amphibian.

Examples of usage

  • The axolotl can regrow its limbs.
  • Scientists study axolotls for insights into regeneration.
  • Inhabiting lakes, the axolotl is a fascinating creature.

Translations

Translations of the word "axolotl" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น axolote

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเค•เฅเคธเฅ‹เคฒเฅ‹เคŸเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Axolotl

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ axolotl

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะบัะพะปะพั‚ะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ aksjolotl

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒ›ใƒญใƒผใƒˆใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท axolotl

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ axolote

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aksolot

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„ํ™€๋กœํ‹€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูƒุณูˆู„ูˆุชู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ axolotl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ axolotl

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅขจ่ฅฟๅ“ฅ้’ๅคด่›‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ aksolotl

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ aksรณlรณtll

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะบัะฐะปะพั‚ะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฅแƒกแƒแƒšแƒแƒขแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aksolotl

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ axolote

Etymology

The word 'axolotl' originates from the Nahuatl language, which is spoken by the Aztec people in Mexico. It is derived from 'ฤzcatl', which means 'water dog', and 'otl' meaning 'water'. The axolotl has been significant in Aztec culture and mythology, symbolizing the dual nature of water and land. This unique amphibian was discovered by Europeans in the 1800s, leading to its introduction to scientific research. Due to its fascinating regenerative abilities and significance in ecological studies, the axolotl has remained a popular subject in both zoology and popular culture.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,983, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.