genus Hydromantes
Definition
Noun: 1. A genus of amphibians: Genus Hydromantes is the scientific name for a group of salamanders commonly known as web-toed salamanders. These are lungless salamanders characterized by their distinctive webbed feet and a projectile tongue used for catching prey.
Usage Examples
- The rare genus Hydromantes is found only in specific cave and rock crevice habitats.
- A key feature distinguishing genus Hydromantes from other salamanders is its specialized feeding mechanism.
- Herpetologists are studying the evolutionary history of genus Hydromantes.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic classification, the name is always italicized. When used in a general sense, it is not capitalized: "Several species belong to the genus Hydromantes."
Variants and Related Words
- Hydromantes: The italicized form used in scientific contexts.
- Web-toed salamander: The common name for salamanders within this genus.
- Plethodontid: Refers to the family (Plethodontidae) to which this genus belongs, encompassing all lungless salamanders.
Synonyms
- Web-toed salamanders (as a group name)
Related Terms (Scientific Context)
- Taxon: A general term for a group of organisms in classification, such as a genus.
- Amphibian: The class of cold-blooded vertebrates that includes salamanders, frogs, and caecilians.
Noun
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web-toed salamanders
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