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SALAMANDERS AND NEWTS. Urodela.

1. Newt. Evet, Eft. Diemyctylus viridescens.

Length, three-and-one-half inches; greenish or reddish-brown; light-yellow underneath; row of red dots on sides, and small black dots on belly; tail, flat. Aquatic.

2. Red Newt. Diemyctylus miniatus.

Length, three-and-one-half inches: similar to above, but bright red. Under stones on land.

3. Spring Newt. Desmognathus fusca.

Length, four inches: blackish-brown, with gray spots; marbled underneath. Common in springs: very lively.

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