pelobatidae

Thân thiện

A spadefoot toad from the family Pelobatidae burrows into sandy soil.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A family of amphibians: Pelobatidae is the scientific name for a family of frogs commonly known as spadefoot toads. These amphibians are characterized by a hard, spade-like projection on their hind feet, which they use for digging.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Pelobatidae are known for their burrowing behavior.
  • A key identifying feature of the Pelobatidae is the keratinous spade on each hind foot.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic context: The term "Pelobatidae" is used formally in biological classification to group specific genera of spadefoot toads.
  • The species was reclassified within the family Pelobatidae.

Variants and Related Words

• Spadefoot toad (n): The common name for amphibians in the family Pelobatidae.
  • We found a spadefoot toad, a member of Pelobatidae, in the desert.

Synonyms

• Spadefoot toads: This is the common name synonym for the family Pelobatidae.
• Family Pelobatidae: The full taxonomic designation.

Notes on Meaning

• Scientific vs. Common Name: "Pelobatidae" is exclusively a scientific, taxonomic term. In everyday language, the common name "spadefoot toads" is used. The word itself does not have other meanings outside of biological classification.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the amphibian family of spadefoot toads

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Pelobatidae
• family Pelobatidae