alpine salamander

Thân thiện

A hiker carefully observes an alpine salamander on a mossy rock.

Definition

Noun: * An ovoviviparous amphibian (Salamandra atra) found in the Alps. It is characterized by giving birth to live young that have developed from eggs retained inside the mother's body.

Usage

The term "alpine salamander" is used specifically to refer to this particular species of salamander native to the Alpine regions of central Europe. * The alpine salamander is uniquely adapted to its cold mountain habitat. * Researchers are studying the reproductive biology of the alpine salamander.

Advanced Usage

• The term is used in herpetology (the study of amphibians and reptiles) and zoology.
• It can be used in discussions about alpine ecosystems, amphibian adaptations, and unique reproductive strategies like ovoviviparity.

Variants and Related Words

• Salamander: The general category of amphibians to which the alpine salamander belongs.
• Ovoviviparous: An adjective describing the reproductive method of the alpine salamander, where eggs hatch inside the mother's body and the young are born live.

Synonyms

• (Scientific name)

Different Meanings

The term "alpine salamander" has only one specific zoological meaning and does not have other common definitions or idiomatic uses.

Học thuật

Noun

1. ovoviviparous amphibian of the Alps

Từ đồng nghĩa

• salamandra atra