Spotted Salamander Symbiosis: Life Cycle

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Graphic showing the lifecycle of the spotted salamander, Ambystoma maculatum (Am), and the algal species, Oophila ambystomatis (Oa). The spotted salamander eggs are invaded by the algal species. Throughout the larval stages and into adulthood, the algae and the spotted salamander retain their symbiotic relationship.
A representation of the symbiotic cycle between the spotted salamander, Ambystoma maculatum (Am), and the algal species, Oophila ambystomatis (Oa).

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