Megalobatrachus

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Definition

Noun A genus of giant salamanders. In some taxonomic classifications, it is included within the genus Cryptobranchus.

Usage

The word "Megalobatrachus" is used as a proper noun, specifically as a scientific genus name in zoology and herpetology. It refers to a distinct group of amphibians.

Examples
  • The Megalobatrachus is one of the largest amphibian genera in the world.
  • Some researchers argue that Megalobatrachus should be considered a synonym for .
  • The study focused on the skeletal structure of Megalobatrachus.
Advanced Usage
  • The name is often used in a historical taxonomic context, as modern classifications frequently subsume it under or .
  • It appears primarily in scientific literature, museum catalogs, and specialized biological texts.
Variants and Related Words
  • Megalobatrachus maximus: A former scientific name for the Japanese giant salamander.
  • Cryptobranchus: The genus name under which is often classified.
  • Andrias: Another genus of giant salamanders to which some former species are now assigned.
Synonyms
  • Giant salamander (common name for the group)
  • Cryptobranchid (referring to the family Cryptobranchidae, which includes these salamanders)
Notes on Meaning

This term has a single, highly specific meaning within scientific nomenclature. It does not have general English usage, idioms, or phrasal verbs.

Noun
  1. giant salamanders; in some classifications included in the genus Cryptobranchus

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