Sunday, November 22, 2009

Lungless "Worm" found living on land



National Geographic article

"A new amphibian species can survive on land with no nostrils, lungs, or legs, say researchers who discovered the bizarre beast.

The creature, found in Guyana, is part of the wormlike group of amphibians known as caecilians. Only one other caecilian species is known to live without lungs."

These things are sooooo cool. One of weirdest creatures on earth. Been fascinated by them since I was a kid, and this news just reaffirms my love for these things.












Also, the Ajolote is pretty awesome.

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