Ambystoma tigrinum

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Definition

Noun: A widely distributed brown or black North American salamander characterized by vertical yellowish blotches. It is a species of mole salamander.

Usage

This term is used specifically in zoology, biology, and herpetology to refer to this particular species of salamander. It is a scientific name (binomial nomenclature).

Examples
  • The Ambystoma tigrinum is commonly known as the tiger salamander.
  • Researchers are studying the migration patterns of Ambystoma tigrinum.
  • This pond is a breeding ground for Ambystoma tigrinum.
Advanced Usage
  • The term is used in formal scientific writing and classification. In casual conversation, the common name "tiger salamander" is typically preferred.
  • It can be used in a possessive form to describe attributes of the species (e.g., larval stage).
Variants and Related Words
  • Tiger salamander: The common name for .
  • Ambystoma: The genus to which this species belongs.
  • Mole salamander: The common name for salamanders of the genus .
Synonyms
  • Tiger salamander (common name)
Different Meanings

This term has only one specific meaning: it refers exclusively to this species of salamander. It is not used idiomatically or in other contexts.

Noun
  1. widely distributed brown or black North American salamander with vertical yellowish blotches

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