Definition

Noun: 1. A taxonomic genus of amphibians: Genus Hylactophryne is a small genus of frogs in the family Craugastoridae, commonly known as barking frogs. This genus name is used in the scientific classification of these specific amphibians.

Usage Notes

• This term is highly specialized and used almost exclusively in scientific contexts, particularly in zoology, herpetology (the study of amphibians and reptiles), and taxonomy (the science of classification).
• It is a proper noun and is typically capitalized when written.
• In non-scientific writing, the common name "barking frogs" is almost always preferred.

Examples of Usage

• Scientific Context:
  • The species was recently reclassified into the genus Hylactophryne.
  • Researchers are studying the mating calls of frogs in genus Hylactophryne.
  • The phylogenetic analysis confirmed its placement within Hylactophryne.

Advanced Usage

• The genus name is often used in a binomial nomenclature format alongside a specific epithet to name a particular species (e.g., ).

Variants and Related Words

• Hylactophryne (noun): The standardized form of the genus name, used without the word "genus" in technical writing.
• Barking frog (noun): The common name for any frog within this genus.
• Craugastoridae (noun): The biological family to which this genus belongs.

Synonyms

• Barking frogs (common name)

Notes on Different Meanings

• This term has only one specific meaning in modern English: it refers to this particular taxonomic group of frogs. It is not used in general or figurative language.

Noun

1. barking frogs