leptodactylidae

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leptodactylidae

A leptodactylidae frog rests on a large green leaf in a tropical rainforest.

Definition

Noun: - Leptodactylidae: A family of frogs native to the Americas, commonly known as New World frogs. In some taxonomic classifications, this family is considered to be largely overlapping with or equivalent to the family Bufonidae (true toads).

Usage
  • The term is used in scientific and zoological contexts to classify a specific taxonomic family of amphibians.
  • : The Leptodactylidae family includes a diverse range of frog species found from the southern United States to South America.
  • : Some biologists argue that the Leptodactylidae are essentially coextensive with the Bufonidae.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic discussions, the scope and validity of the family Leptodactylidae can be a subject of debate, with some systems merging it with other families.
Variants and Related Words
  • Leptodactylid (noun/adjective): A member of the Leptodactylidae family; pertaining to this family.
    • Example: The leptodactylid frogs in this region have distinctive mating calls.
Synonyms
  • New World frogs: A common descriptive name for this family.
  • (In certain classifications) Bufonidae: The family of true toads, considered by some to be largely equivalent.
Notes on Meaning
  • The primary meaning refers to a biological family. The note about coextension with Bufonidae highlights that taxonomic categories can change based on different scientific interpretations and classification systems.
leptodactylidae

A leptodactylidae frog rests on a large green leaf in a tropical rainforest.

Noun
  1. New World frogs; in some classifications essentially coextensive with the family Bufonidae

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