Acris

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Definition

Noun 1. A genus of small frogs: Acris is the scientific genus name for a group of small frogs commonly known as cricket frogs, found in North America.

Usage Notes
  • The word Acris is a proper noun, specifically a taxonomic genus name. It is always capitalized.
  • It is used primarily in scientific, biological, or zoological contexts to classify and refer to these specific amphibians.
  • In everyday language, the common names "cricket frogs" are used instead.
Examples
  • Scientific Context:
    • The genus Acris is part of the family Hylidae.
    • Researchers studied the mating calls of Acris crepitans.
  • General Context:
    • Cricket frogs, belonging to the genus Acris, are known for their distinctive calls.
Advanced Usage
  • Binomial Nomenclature: is the first part (the genus) of a two-part scientific name. The second part is the species identifier (e.g., , ).
Variants and Related Words
  • Cricket frog (n): The common name for frogs of the genus .
  • Hylidae (n): The biological family to which the genus belongs.
Synonyms
  • Cricket frogs (common name)
Related Terms
  • Genus (n): A rank in biological classification grouping together closely related species.
  • Amphibian (n): A cold-blooded vertebrate animal of a class that includes frogs, toads, newts, and salamanders.
  • Anura (n): The biological order comprising frogs and toads.
Noun
  1. cricket frogs

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