The olm (German: ⓘ) or proteus (Proteus anguinus) is an aquatic salamander which is the only species in the genus Proteus of the family Proteidae [2] and the only exclusively cave-dwelling chordate species found in Europe; the family's other extant genus is Necturus.

2010年7月20日 · It’s the olm, a blind, cave-dwelling salamander, also called the proteus and the “human fish”, for its pale, pinkish skin. It has spent so long adapting to life in caves that it’s mostly blind,...

The olm is indeed a very fascinating animal belonging to an ancient lineage of amphibians that are known to have evolved from the past 190 million years! This blind, snake-like amphibian can be mostly found in the subterranean waters of the deep underwater caves of the Dinar Karst, Southern Europe.

2024年5月27日 · The olm is the longest-living amphibian and can live to be 100 years old! One of the most fascinating creatures in a world full of fascinating creatures, the olm, like its distant relative the axolotl, is a completely aquatic salamander with gills and tailfins. It is born, lives its long lifespan, and eventually dies in the water.

The olm or proteus (Proteus anguinus) is an aquatic salamander in the family Proteidae, the only exclusively cave-dwelling chordate species found in Europe. In contrast to most amphibians , it is entirely aquatic , eating, sleeping, and breeding underwater.

2025年3月17日 · The Olm is an aquatic salamander which is an exclusively cave-dwelling species. The olm is mostly found in dark and moist areas of freshwater. They are most notable for their adaptations to a life of darkness with-in their caves.

The olm is the only species in the genus Proteus and holds a special place in both scientific research and folklore. Physically, the olm is an elongated, eel-like amphibian, growing up to 30 cm (12 in) in length.

2023年1月1日 · In Europe, the central role of the groundwater flagship species has been taken by Proteus anguinus also known as the olm, or proteus. We show how this has happened gradually and unplanned, and went hand in hand with the development of subterranean biology.

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2012年5月17日 · The ancient lineage had an interesting species among the amphibians that has evolved over 190 years and is now popularly known as the Olm. This snake like specie is an inhabitant of caves and subterranean waters and more interestingly, is blind.