Caudata
Definition
- Noun:
- A taxonomic order of amphibians: "Caudata" is the scientific name for an order of amphibians that includes salamanders, newts, and related species. These animals are characterized by having elongated bodies, tails, and typically four limbs.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The study focused on the evolutionary history of the order Caudata.
- Salamanders and newts are both members of Caudata.
Advanced Usage
- In scientific classification: The term is used in formal biological taxonomy to group specific amphibians.
- The researcher's paper proposed a new family within Caudata.
Variants and Related Words
- Urodela: (n) A synonym for the same order of amphibians, often used interchangeably with "Caudata."
- Some texts refer to these creatures as belonging to the order Urodela.
- Caudate: (adj) Having a tail or tail-like appendage; relating to the order Caudata.
- The caudate amphibians were observed in their natural habitat.
Synonyms
- Salamanders: The common name for many animals within this order.
- Urodeles: Another term for members of this amphibian order.
Notes
- This is a specialized scientific term. In everyday language, the common names of its members (like "salamander" or "newt") are used instead.
Noun
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salamanders; newts; congo snakes
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