Organisms

Triturus

A genus of aquatic newts in the Salamandridae family. During breeding season many Triturus males have a dorsal crest which also serves as an accessory respiratory organ. One of the common Triturus species is Triturus cristatus (crested newt).

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Abstract

A genus of aquatic newts in the Salamandridae family. During breeding season many Triturus males have a dorsal crest which also serves as an accessory respiratory organ. One of the common Triturus species is Triturus cristatus (crested newt).

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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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NIM when experimental animal

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72

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  • Urodela (1966-1971)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Triturus. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D014319. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D014319
  2. Triturus. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triturus
  3. Triturus. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q310391