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Paramesotriton maolanensis

Paramesotriton maolanensis is a biology topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand Paramesotriton maolanensis rather than just read about it. In short: Paramesotriton maolanensis, also known as the Maolan warty newt, is a species of salamander in the family Salamandridae. It is known only from Maolan National Nature Reserve in Libo County, southern Guizhou, China.

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Reference excerpt

Paramesotriton maolanensis, also known as the Maolan warty newt, is a species of salamander in the family Salamandridae. It is known only from Maolan National Nature Reserve in Libo County, southern Guizhou, China. It is a relatively large member of its genus, reaching a total length of about 21 cm (8.3 in). All know specimens were collected from a deep pool, but the species probably lives in underground rivers too, that is, it is stygobitic.

Description Adult males in the type series (three specimens) measure 90–99 mm (3.5–3.9 in) in snout–vent length and 177–192 mm (7.0–7.6 in) in total length. Adult females in the type series (two specimens only) measure 113–117 mm (4.4–4.6 in) in snout–vent length and 197–208 mm (7.8–8.2 in) in total length; at the time of description, it was the largest member of its genus. The eyes are reduced, possibly not functional in image forming. The head is elongated with a short, truncated snout. Skin is relatively smooth. The body is dorsally brown-black. There is a tubercular dorsal ridge that has non-continuous yellow mottling. The venter has large, irregular orange-red spots.

Habitat and conservation The type series was collected from a large, deep pool surrounded by lush vegetation. The pool is located at 817 m (2,680 ft) above sea level in a karst landscape. The pool is fed by two surface streams, but it is probably drained by an underground stream that keeps the water level constant. Reduced eyes of this species suggest that it lives in the underground streams. The type locality is within a national nature reserve. Despite further surveys, this species has not been observed after its description. Threats to it are unknown. It has been assessed as "data deficient" on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

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Worked examples

Example 1 — a first encounter with Paramesotriton maolanensis

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Example 2 — changing one variable

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Example 3 — an exam-style question

Typical questions about Paramesotriton maolanensis ask you to (a) state it precisely, (b) apply it to given data, and (c) explain a limitation. Practise writing all three answers in under five minutes; the third part is what separates a full-mark answer from an average one.

Applications of Paramesotriton maolanensis

In research: Paramesotriton maolanensis appears in biology research whenever the underlying quantities have to be modelled precisely. Papers usually cite it as a starting assumption and then explore where it breaks down.
In technology and industry: Engineering practice reuses Paramesotriton maolanensis in design rules, simulations and safety margins. Knowing the idea lets you read a specification sheet and understand why the numbers look the way they do.
In the classroom: Paramesotriton maolanensis is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics Amphibians described in 2012, Cave salamanders, Endemic amphibians of China, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
In everyday life: Look for Paramesotriton maolanensis outside the textbook — in sport, cooking, traffic, electronics or the sky above you. An example you found yourself is remembered far longer than one you were given.

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