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An order of the Amphibia class which includes salamanders and newts. They are characterized by usually having slim bodies and tails, four limbs of about equal size (except in Sirenidae), and a reduction in skull bones.
Entry Term(s)
Amphiuma
Eel, Congo
Newts and Salamanders
Salamanders
Salamanders and Newts
Urodela
Urodeles
Registry Numbers
txid8293
txid8311
Related Numbers
txid8311
Public MeSH Note
2025; see URODELA 1981-2024, SALAMANDERS 1963-1980
History Note
2025; use URODELA 1981-2024, SALAMANDERS 1963-1980
An order of the Amphibia class which includes salamanders and newts. They are characterized by usually having slim bodies and tails, four limbs of about equal size (except in Sirenidae), and a reduction in skull bones.