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  1. Triturus, genus Triturus(noun)

    chiefly aquatic salamanders

U.S. National Library of Medicine

  1. 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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