rough-skinned newt
Definition
Noun: A type of newt (Taricha granulosa) native to the Pacific coast of North America, characterized by having skin with a granular texture and producing a potent neurotoxin called tetrodotoxin.
Usage
The term "rough-skinned newt" is used to specifically identify this amphibian species, often in contexts related to biology, ecology, or wildlife safety. * The rough-skinned newt is known for its bright orange underside. * Hikers are advised not to handle the rough-skinned newt due to its toxicity.
Advanced Usage
- Scientific Classification: The term is used in formal biological and herpetological texts to distinguish from other newt species.
- The study focused on the toxin concentration in the rough-skinned newt.
Variants and Related Words
- Taricha granulosa: The scientific binomial name for the rough-skinned newt.
- Pacific newt: A broader common name for the genus , which includes the rough-skinned newt.
Synonyms
- Toxic newt: A descriptive synonym highlighting its primary defensive trait.
- Granular salamander: A less common name referencing its skin texture and taxonomic order.
Related Phrases
- Coevolution with garter snakes: A key ecological concept often discussed with this species, referring to the evolutionary arms race between the newt's toxin and the snake's resistance.
- The rough-skinned newt is a classic example of coevolution.
Noun
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newt of humid coast from Alaska to southern California
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