Alytes cisternasi

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Definition

Noun 1. A species of midwife toad: Alytes cisternasi is a species of frog belonging to the family Alytidae. It is commonly known as the Iberian midwife toad or Cisternas's midwife toad.

Usage Notes
  • This is a proper noun referring to the scientific (Latin) name of a specific animal species. It is always capitalized.
  • It is used primarily in scientific, zoological, or herpetological contexts.
  • In general English, the common name "Iberian midwife toad" is more frequently used.
Examples
  • Scientific Context:
    • The study focused on the mating calls of Alytes cisternasi.
    • Conservation efforts are underway to protect the habitat of Alytes cisternasi in Portugal and Spain.
Advanced Usage
  • The name follows binomial nomenclature, where is the genus and is the specific epithet. It is typically written in in academic texts.
Variants and Related Words
  • Iberian midwife toad (n): The common English name for this species.
  • Midwife toad (n): The common name for frogs of the genus , known for the male's behavior of carrying the fertilized eggs.
  • Alytes obstetricans (n): A closely related species, the common midwife toad.
Synonyms
  • Iberian midwife toad
  • Cisternas's midwife toad
Different Meanings
  • This term has only one meaning: it refers exclusively to this specific biological species. It is not used idiomatically or in other contexts.
Noun
  1. similar in habit to Alytes obstetricians

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