A. Urodela - characterisics

• 1. elongate tail and trunk

• 2. four limbs (may be reduced)

• 3. lungs may be present, rudimentary or absent

• 4. development direct or indirect

  • larvae carnivorous
  • paedomorphosis (heterochrony) common
  • adults retain larval characteristics - gills

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