Image of the Day: The Alpine newt

 

The Alpine newt (Mesotriton alpestris) is the only known tailed amphibian with more than one MHC II locus.

The Alpine newt (Mesotriton alpestris) is the only known tailed amphibian with more than one MHC II locus. During the mating season early in the year, the males exhibit blue coloring on their backs.

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