bufo americanus

Thân thiện

A large bufo americanus sits on a mossy log in a forest clearing.

Definition

Noun: * American Toad: A species of toad (Bufo americanus) native to eastern North America. It is characterized by its warty skin, typically brown, olive, or reddish coloration, and distinctive dark spots containing one or two warts each. It is a common amphibian found in gardens, forests, and fields.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The gardener was pleased to find a Bufo americanus in the vegetable patch, as it eats insects.
  • Students observed the life cycle of Bufo americanus from egg to tadpole to adult toad.

Advanced Usage

• In scientific and ecological contexts, the binomial name is used to specify this particular species, distinguishing it from other toads like the Fowler's toad () or the European common toad ().

Variants and Related Words

• American toad (n): The common name for .
• Bufo (n): The genus name for true toads, which includes .
• Anuran (n): A biological order comprising frogs and toads, including .

Synonyms

• American toad
• Eastern American toad

Related Phrases

• Toad species: A general term for any species within the family Bufonidae.
• Warty amphibian: A descriptive phrase highlighting a key physical characteristic of .

Học thuật

Noun

1. common toad of America

Từ đồng nghĩa

• American toad
• Bufo americanus