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When was the olm first scientifically described?
Quick Answer
The olm was first scientifically described in 1768.
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The olm, a blind cave-dwelling salamander from the Dinaric Alps, was first scientifically described in 1768. Its scientific name is Proteus anguinus. Early naturalists were fascinated by its pale body, tiny limbs, and long life in underground waters. The species became a classic example of cave adaptation and extreme amphibian specialization.
Key Facts
1.First described in 1768
2.Scientific name: Proteus anguinus
3.Blind cave salamander
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