Definition

Noun: * A species of toad: Bufo bufo is the scientific name for the common European toad, a widespread amphibian found across much of Europe.

Usage

• The noun is used specifically in biological and zoological contexts to refer to this particular species. It is a formal, taxonomic term.
• It is typically written in italics, as is standard for scientific genus and species names.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The garden pond provides a habitat for Bufo bufo and other amphibians.
  • Researchers studied the migration patterns of Bufo bufo.

Advanced Usage

• The name follows binomial nomenclature, where the first part () indicates the genus (which includes other toad species) and the second part () is the specific epithet, together uniquely identifying the species.

Variants and Related Words

• Common toad (n): The standard English name for .
• European toad (n): Another common name for this species.
• Toad (n): The general term for amphibians in the family Bufonidae, which includes .

Synonyms

• Common toad
• European toad

Noun

1. common toad of Europe