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