manh giông

Manh giông bơi chậm rãi trong dòng nước ngầm tối.

Definition

1. Noun:

   • Olm / Proteus: A type of aquatic salamander, specifically referring to the species Proteus anguinus. It is a blind, cave-dwelling amphibian known for its elongated body and pale color.

2. Noun (Scientific Classification):

   • A member of the family Proteidae: Refers to any salamander within the family Proteidae, which includes the olm and its relatives.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Manh giông là một loài lưỡng cư kỳ lạ sống trong hang động. (The olm is a strange amphibian that lives in caves.)
  • Các nhà khoa học nghiên cứu manh giông để hiểu về sự tiến hóa. (Scientists study the proteus to understand evolution.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is primarily used in zoological or scientific contexts. It is not a common word in everyday Vietnamese conversation.

Variants and Related Words

• Họ manh giông (Proteidae): The biological family Proteidae.
  • Manh giông thuộc về họ manh giông. (The olm belongs to the family Proteidae.)

Synonyms

• Olm: The common English name for .
• Proteus: The scientific genus name, often used as a common name.
• Cave salamander: A descriptive general term.

Related Terms

• Lưỡng cư (amphibian): The class of animals to which the belongs.
• Động vật hang động (troglobite): A cave-dwelling animal.