pseudacris

Thân thiện

A small Pseudacris sits on a lily pad in a pond.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A genus of frogs: Pseudacris is a genus of small frogs commonly known as chorus frogs, belonging to the family Hylidae (tree frogs). They are native to North America.

Usage

• The word is used as a proper noun, specifically as a scientific genus name in zoology and biology. It is typically written in italics in formal scientific contexts.
• It is used to classify and refer to a specific group of frog species.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The spring peeper is a well-known species in the genus Pseudacris.
  • Researchers are studying the mating calls of Pseudacris feriarum.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic hierarchy: The name is used within the binomial nomenclature system to group related species (e.g., , ).
• In ecological studies: Used when discussing habitats, distributions, or behaviors specific to this genus.

Variants and Related Words

• Chorus frog (n): The common name for frogs of the genus .
• Hylidae (n): The biological family to which belongs.

Synonyms

• Chorus frogs (common name)

Related Terms (Scientific Context)

• Genus (n): The taxonomic rank above species and below family.
• Amphibian (n): The class of animals to which these frogs belong.

Học thuật

Noun

1. chorus frogs

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Pseudacris
• genus Pseudacris