genus Alytes

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Definition

Noun: 1. A taxonomic genus of amphibians: "Genus Alytes" is the scientific name for a specific group of frogs, commonly known as midwife toads. It is a biological classification within the animal kingdom.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The genus Alytes is native to parts of Europe.
    • Biologists studied the unique reproductive behavior of genus Alytes.
    • This species belongs to the genus Alytes.
Advanced Usage
  • In scientific literature: The term is used formally in zoological and ecological research papers to refer to this specific genus.
    • The study focused on the evolutionary history of genus Alytes.
Variants and Related Words
  • Alytes (n): The abbreviated form of the genus name, often used in the same contexts.
    • Alytes obstetricans is the best-known species.
  • Midwife toad (n): The common name for frogs within this genus, referring to the male's behavior of carrying fertilized eggs.
  • Alytidae (n): The name of the family to which this genus belongs.
Synonyms
  • Midwife toads (common name)
Related Terms
  • Genus (n): A rank in biological taxonomy grouping together closely related species.
  • Amphibian (n): A class of cold-blooded vertebrates which includes frogs, toads, and salamanders.
  • Anura (n): The order of amphibians that includes frogs and toads.
Noun
  1. midwife toads

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