Editing Salamander (section)

====Smell====
[[Olfaction]] in salamanders plays a role in territory maintenance, the recognition of predators, and courtship rituals, but is probably secondary to sight during prey selection and feeding. Salamanders have two types of sensory areas that respond to the chemistry of the environment. Olfactory epithelium in the nasal cavity picks up airborne and aquatic odors, while adjoining [[vomeronasal organ]]s detect nonvolatile chemical cues, such as tastes in the mouth. In plethodonts, the sensory epithelium of the vomeronasal organs extends to the [[Nasolabial fold|nasolabial grooves]], which stretch from the nostrils to the corners of the mouth. These extended areas seem to be associated with the identification of prey items, the recognition of [[conspecifics]], and the identification of individuals.<ref name=stebbins40>Stebbins & Cohen (1995) pp. 37–40</ref>