Organisms

Necturus

A genus of the Proteidae family with five recognized species, which inhabit the Atlantic and Gulf drainages.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

A genus of the Proteidae family with five recognized species, which inhabit the Atlantic and Gulf drainages.

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • Mudpuppy
  • Mudpuppies

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Aspects Covered

17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, classification, embryology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, injuries, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, physiology, surgery, urine, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

NIM when experimental animal

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History Note

81

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Previous Indexing

  • Urodela (1966-1980)

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  1. B01w.050w.150w.900w.090w.608.630w.510w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Necturus. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D009337. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D009337
  2. Necturus. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Necturus
  3. Necturus. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q641652