bombina
Definition
Noun: * A genus of small, aquatic toads, commonly known as fire-bellied toads, characterized by brightly colored, often red or yellow, warning patterns on their ventral sides.
Usage
- The word "Bombina" is a proper noun, the scientific genus name, and is always capitalized.
- It is used primarily in zoological, biological, and herpetological contexts to classify and refer to this specific group of amphibians.
Examples
- The European Bombina is known for its distinctive red and black belly.
- Herpetologists study the mating calls of Bombina species.
- The Bombina genus includes both the European and Oriental fire-bellied toads.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic classification, "Bombina" is followed by a species name to identify a specific type, e.g., (the European fire-bellied toad) or (the Oriental fire-bellied toad).
Variants and Related Words
- Fire-bellied toad: The common name for amphibians in the genus.
- Bombinatoridae: The family of toads to which the genus belongs.
Synonyms
- Fire-bellied toad (common name)
Notes
- There are no direct idioms or phrasal verbs associated with this specific scientific term.
Noun
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fire-bellied toads
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