Preferred Label : triturus;
MeSH definition : 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).;
MeSH annotation : aquatic newt; NIM when exper animal: no qualif; IM; qualif permitted; NIM when experimental animal;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triturus;
UNII : txid8322;
Origin ID : D014319;
UMLS CUI : C0041124;
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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).