Anura

/æ'nju:rə/

Thân thiện

Definition

1. Noun:
   • An order of amphibians: "Anura" is the scientific name for the biological order comprising tailless amphibians, characterized by their long hind legs adapted for leaping, short bodies, and the absence of a tail in the adult stage. This order includes frogs and toads.

Usage

• Noun:
  • The order Anura is one of the most diverse groups of amphibians.
  • Herpetologists study the anatomy and behavior of species within Anura.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic classification: Used in formal scientific contexts to refer to the entire taxonomic order.
  • The fossil record provides insights into the early evolution of Anura.

Variants and Related Words

• Anuran (adj/n): Pertaining to the order Anura; a member of this order.
  • Anuran species are found on every continent except Antarctica.
• Salientia: A former or alternative name for the same order.

Synonyms

• Frogs and toads: The common collective terms for members of this order.
• Salientians: A less common synonym derived from "Salientia".

Related Terms

• Amphibian: The class to which Anura belongs.
• Urodela: The order of amphibians that includes salamanders, which retain their tails.

Học thuật

Noun

1. frogs, toads, tree toads

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Salientia
• order Salientia
• Anura
• order Anura
• Batrachia
• order Batrachia