Anguila ciega  (Ophisternon infernale)

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Glossary

  • Aquifer: an underground layer of rock and sand that contains water.
  • Oviparous: method of reproduction in which eggs are laid and embryos develop outside of the mother’s body.
  • Saline waters: containing salt.

References

  1. IUCN Red List (January, 2007)
    http://www.iucnredlist.org
  2. Anchialine Caves and Cave Fauna of the World (January, 2007)
    http://www.tamug.edu/cavebiology/fauna/bonyfish/O_infernale.html
  3. Caves (January, 2007)
    http://www.nmu.edu/biology/Jill/EnviroPhys%20Web/Caves/sensory_adaptations.htm
  4. Aldemaro Romero (January, 2007)
    http://www.clt.astate.edu/aromero/new_page_142.htm
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