hylactophryne

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Definition

Noun 1. A genus of frogs: Hylactophryne is a genus of frogs in the family Craugastoridae, commonly known as barking frogs due to the distinctive call of the males.

Usage Notes
  • This word is a scientific, taxonomic name used in biology and zoology. It is not used in everyday conversation.
  • It is always capitalized as it is a proper noun (a genus name).
  • It is typically used in academic, scientific, or technical contexts.
Examples
  • The species is found in the southwestern United States and Mexico.
  • Herpetologists studied the mating calls of .
  • The genus is characterized by its robust body and toe pads.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic classification, the genus name is always italicized in print.
    • Example: Recent phylogenetic studies have clarified the position of Hylactophryne within the family.
Variants and Related Words
  • Barking frog (n.): The common name for frogs of the genus .
  • Hylactophryne augusti (n.): The specific name for the most widely recognized species within this genus, commonly called the "barking frog" or "robust barking frog".
Synonyms
  • Barking frog (common name)
Notes on Different Meanings

This word has only one specific meaning as a scientific genus name in zoology. It does not have figurative or colloquial meanings.

Noun
  1. barking frogs

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