plethodont
/ˈplɛθəˌdɑnt/
noun
- A type of salamander that has no lungs and breathes through its skin and the lining of its mouth.
- Unlike most amphibians, a plethodont relies entirely on cutaneous respiration.
- Scientists study the plethodont to understand how some animals can live without lungs.
- The plethodont is often found in cool, damp forests where its skin can stay moist.