SPECIES TOPIC: Axolotl  Anatomy Section What does the organism look like? Describe the body s ...

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SPECIES TOPIC: Axolotl  Anatomy Section What does the organism look like? Describe the body shape, colors and size, length etc. Note any unique features your species may have (fur, feathers, tail, etc.). Physiology Section Pick two systems (circulatory, respiratory, etc.) and tell how each works. For example, how many chambers are there to the heart? What is the direction of blood flow. Does the organism utilize gills or lungs? What are the vital functions and processes that keep the species alive? Reproduction Section When does the species reproduce (time of year)? Is fertilization an internal or external process? Are there mating rituals, color changes, etc? How long is the gestational (developmental) period? How many offspring are usually in the litter? How much care do the young require? Role in the Ecosystem Section Is it a predator or prey, or both? If a predator, tell what it eats. If prey, what eats it? Evolution of Species Section From what did your species arise and when? What modifications in form have occurred (if any) since its evolution? (If you cannot find this information refer to Table 25-1 in the text).