In order to reproduce, certain species of salamanders must migrate to a ________, where their aquatic eggs can develop free of predatory fish, which can't survive the annual drying up of this type of wetland.

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Vernal ponds are shallow, temporary wetlands that tend to dry up completely during the summer months. This makes them ideal habitats for many species of salamanders, which can breed and lay eggs in the pond without the risk of predatory fish. The eggs can develop and hatch into larvae before the pond dries up, allowing the young salamanders to migrate back to the surrounding forest. Intertidal zones, marshes, and swamps do not meet the specific requirements for salamander reproduction described in the question.

In Order to Reproduce, Certain Species of Salamanders Must Migrate