

Fig. 34.5. /i, adult spotted newts (Tritiinis viridescens) . The male {upper) 

 has a fin on the tail especially prominent during the breeding season and horny 

 pads on the hind legs. Length of male, V/i inches. It is easily recognized by the 

 row of scarlet spots ringed with black on each side of the body. B, diagram of 

 the typical life history of the spotted newt indicating its first summer in the water, 

 its winter and second year of residence on land when it is known as the red eft, 

 and the return to water in autumn in the adult green phase. 



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