american toad
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Definition
Noun: - Common toad of America: A species of toad (Anaxyrus americanus, formerly Bufo americanus) native to eastern North America. It is characterized by warty skin, typically brown, olive, or reddish in color, often with dark spots containing one or two warts each.
Usage
- The American toad is a familiar sight in gardens and woodlands.
- An American toad can eat thousands of insects in a single summer.
- We heard the distinctive, long trill of the American toad after the rain.
Advanced Usage
- As a subject of study: The American toad is often studied in herpetology due to its widespread distribution and adaptability.
- The population dynamics of the American toad are sensitive to environmental changes.
- In ecological context: Refers to the species' role within its habitat.
- The American toad serves as both predator and prey in its ecosystem.
Variants and Related Words
- Eastern American toad (): A common subspecies.
- Dwarf American toad (): A smaller subspecies.
- Toad (n): The general term for amphibians in the family Bufonidae.
- Bufonid (n): A member of the true toad family, Bufonidae.
Synonyms
- Eastern toad: A common regional name.
- : The current scientific binomial name.
- : The former scientific binomial name.
Related Phrases
- Toad call: The mating call of a toad, such as the American toad's trill.
- Toad habitat: The environment where an American toad lives, often moist areas near water sources for breeding.
Related Idioms
Note: There are no common idioms specific to the "American toad." General idioms involving "toad" (e.g., "a toad in the hole") are unrelated to this specific biological term.
Noun
- common toad of America