genus scaphiopus

Thân thiện

A spadefoot toad from the genus Scaphiopus burrows into the sandy soil.

Definition

Noun: 1. A taxonomic genus of amphibians: This is the scientific name for a specific genus of frogs. The genus Scaphiopus belongs to the family Scaphiopodidae and is commonly known as the New World spadefoot toads. Members of this genus are characterized by a distinctive, hardened spade-like projection on each hind foot, used for digging.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The biologist is studying the evolutionary history of genus Scaphiopus.
  • Several species within genus Scaphiopus have adapted to arid environments.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic hierarchy: The term is used in formal biological classification to group closely related species. It is written in italics, with the genus name capitalized.
  • The species was reclassified from Spea to Scaphiopus based on new genetic evidence.

Variants and Related Words

• Scaphiopus (n): The standard, non-italicized form used in common scientific discourse to refer to the genus.
  • The life cycle of Scaphiopus is tied to seasonal rains.
• Scaphiopodidae (n): The family name that includes the genus .
• Spadefoot toad (n): The common name for amphibians in this genus and related genera.

Synonyms

• New World spadefoot toads: The common name for the group of toads belonging to this genus.

Notes on Meaning

• This term has a single, precise meaning in scientific (zoological) context. It does not have idiomatic or phrasal verb uses. Its usage is almost exclusively technical and academic.

Học thuật

Noun

1. New World spadefoot toads

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Scaphiopus
• genus Scaphiopus