Europe's look-alike Alpine newts turn out to be five distinct species

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What scientists until recently called the Alpine newt has turned out to be five different species, following genetic research by Leiden biologists. One of these species was even new to science and has now been given a name: Mesotriton similis.

What scientists until recently called the Alpine newt has turned out to be five different species, following genetic research by Leiden biologists. One of these species was even new to science and has now been given a name: Mesotriton similis. This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking mech. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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