Definition

1. Noun:
   • A species of toad: Alytes obstetricans is a specific type of European toad, commonly known as the midwife toad. This name refers to the unique reproductive behavior where the male carries the fertilized eggs.

Usage

• The word is used as a formal, scientific name in biology and zoology. It is always treated as a singular noun.
• It is typically used in academic, scientific, or wildlife contexts to refer specifically to this species.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The conservation project focuses on protecting the habitat of Alytes obstetricans.
  • A key identifying feature of Alytes obstetricans is the male's egg-carrying behavior.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic classification, belongs to the family Alytidae. The genus name is often used in broader discussions about related species.
• The common name "midwife toad" is derived directly from the paternal care behavior described by the scientific name.

Variants and Related Words

• Midwife toad: The common English name for .
• Alytes: The genus to which this species belongs. Other species include (Iberian midwife toad).
• Obstetric: (Adjective) Relating to childbirth or obstetrics, sharing the Latin root with the species epithet , which means "acting as a midwife."

Synonyms

• Midwife toad: This is the direct and most frequently used synonym in non-scientific contexts.

Notes

• As a scientific binomial (genus + species), is always italicized in print. The genus name is capitalized, while the species epithet is not.
• There are no phrasal verbs or idioms associated with this specific scientific term.

Noun

1. European toad whose male carries the fertilized eggs wrapped around its hind legs until they hatch