Hemidactyliinae
amphibian subfamily
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The Hemidactyliinae are a subfamily of lungless salamanders, which are amphibians belonging to the order Caudata. These salamanders are characterized by their lack of lungs, relying on cutaneous respiration (breathing through their skin). This subfamily is part of the Plethodontidae family, the largest family of salamanders, and is primarily found in North America, Central America, and South America. The subfamily includes genera such as Bolitoglossa.1
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