Urodella

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • An order of amphibians: "Urodella" is the former taxonomic name for the order of amphibians that includes salamanders and newts. These are characterized by having tails throughout their life cycle.
    • A member of this order: Informally, a "urodella" can refer to any individual amphibian belonging to this group, such as a salamander or a newt.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The biology class studied the anatomy of the urodella. (The biology class studied the anatomy of the salamander.)
    • Urodella, like the axolotl, have remarkable regenerative abilities. (Salamanders, like the axolotl, have remarkable regenerative abilities.)
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic context: The term "Urodella" is largely historical in scientific classification. The modern, more commonly used name for this order is Caudata.
    • The order Urodella is now more accurately referred to as Caudata.
  • As a descriptive term: Used to describe characteristics typical of these amphibians.
    • The urodella form is distinct from that of frogs and toads.
Variants and Related Words
  • Caudata (n): The modern scientific order name synonymous with Urodella.
  • Urodele (n): An alternative singular noun form meaning a member of the Urodella/Caudata order.
    • The newt is a common urodele found in European woodlands.
Synonyms
  • Salamander: A common name for many members of this order.
  • Newt: A common name for certain semi-aquatic members of this order.
Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs)
  • Amphibian: The broader class of animals to which urodella belong.
  • Anura: The order containing frogs and toads, which is distinct from Urodella/Caudata.
Noun
  1. salamanders; newts; congo snakes

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