Plethodon

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Definition

Noun: - Type genus of the Plethodontidae: Plethodon is the genus name for a group of lungless salamanders within the family Plethodontidae. These salamanders are terrestrial and breathe through their skin and the lining of their mouth.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The biologist studied several species within the genus Plethodon.
    • Plethodon salamanders are commonly found in the moist forests of North America.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic context: The name is used in scientific classification to group related species. It is always capitalized and italicized in formal writing.
    • The specimen was identified as belonging to Plethodon cinereus.
Variants and Related Words
  • Plethodontid (noun): A member of the family Plethodontidae, which includes the genus .
    • Plethodontids are characterized by their lack of lungs.
  • Plethodontidae (noun): The scientific family name for lungless salamanders.
    • The family Plethodontidae is the largest group of salamanders.
Synonyms
  • Woodland salamander: A common name for many species in this genus.
  • Lungless salamander: A descriptive term for salamanders in the family Plethodontidae, which includes .
Related Phrases
  • Genus Plethodon: The standard phrase used to refer to this taxonomic group.
    • Her research focuses on the ecology of the genus Plethodon.
Noun
  1. type genus of the Plethodontidae

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