Definition

Noun: - Family Bufonidae: A biological family within the order Anura, commonly known as the true toads. This family is characterized by certain shared anatomical and physiological traits, such as dry, warty skin, parotoid glands behind the eyes, and a typically terrestrial lifestyle as adults, often returning to water only to breed.

Usage

• Noun:
  • The family Bufonidae includes over 500 species found on every continent except Antarctica and Australia.
  • Taxonomists study the evolutionary relationships within the family Bufonidae.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic hierarchy: Used to specify a precise level of biological classification (family), which sits below order (Anura) and above genus (e.g., , ).
  • The common European toad (Bufo bufo) is a well-known member of the family Bufonidae.

Variants and Related Words

• Bufonid (noun/adjective): A member of the family Bufonidae; pertaining to this family.
  • The researcher discovered a new bufonid species in the rainforest.

Synonyms

• True toads: The common name for members of this family.

Noun

1. true toads