family Pelobatidae

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Definition

Noun: - The amphibian family of spadefoot toads: A taxonomic family of frogs, commonly known as spadefoot toads, characterized by a hard, spade-like projection on their hind feet used for digging.

Usage Notes

"Family Pelobatidae" is a formal, scientific term used primarily in zoology, biology, and taxonomy. It refers to a specific group within the order Anura (frogs and toads). In everyday language, members of this family are called "spadefoot toads." The term is always capitalized as it is a proper noun denoting a taxonomic rank.

Examples
  • Scientific Context:
    • The family Pelobatidae is native to North America, Europe, and parts of Asia.
    • Her research focuses on the evolutionary history of the family Pelobatidae.
Advanced Usage
  • In Taxonomic Hierarchy: The term is used to classify organisms. For example: Kingdom: Animalia, Phylum: Chordata, Class: Amphibia, Order: Anura, Family: Pelobatidae.
Variants and Related Words
  • Pelobatid (noun/adjective): A member of the family Pelobatidae; pertaining to this family.
    • The pelobatid species are well-adapted to arid environments.
  • Spadefoot toad / Spadefoot (noun): The common name for frogs in this family.
    • We heard the distinct call of a spadefoot toad after the rain.
Synonyms
  • Spadefoot toad family: A descriptive synonym.
  • Pelobatids: A less formal term for members of the family.
Related Terms (Not Synonyms)
  • Amphibian: The larger class to which this family belongs.
  • Anura: The order (frogs and toads) containing this family.
  • Scaphiopodidae: The name for the North American spadefoot toad family in some modern taxonomic classifications, which was formerly included within Pelobatidae.
Noun
  1. the amphibian family of spadefoot toads

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