Definition

1. Noun:
   • A species of spadefoot toad: Scaphiopus hammondii is the scientific name for a specific amphibian, commonly known as Hammond's spadefoot toad or the western spadefoot toad. It is characterized by a distinctive spade-like projection on its hind feet used for digging.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The biologist studied the burrowing behavior of Scaphiopus hammondii. (The biologist studied the burrowing behavior of Hammond's spadefoot toad.)
  • Conservation efforts are crucial for Scaphiopus hammondii due to habitat loss. (Conservation efforts are crucial for the western spadefoot toad due to habitat loss.)

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic context: The name is used in formal scientific writing to precisely identify the species.
  • The study compared the life cycle of Scaphiopus hammondii to that of Spea multiplicata. (The study compared the life cycle of Hammond's spadefoot toad to that of the Mexican spadefoot toad.)

Variants and Related Words

• Hammond's spadefoot toad (n): The common name for .
• Western spadefoot toad (n): Another common name for this species.
• Spadefoot toad (n): The general common name for toads in the family Scaphiopodidae, which includes the genus .

Synonyms

• Hammond's spadefoot: A shortened form of the common name.
• Western spadefoot: A regional common name.

Related Terms

• Amphibian (n): A cold-blooded vertebrate animal of a class that comprises frogs, toads, newts, and salamanders.
• Fossorial (adj): (Of an animal) burrowing. exhibits fossorial behavior.

Noun

1. this spadefoot toad live in California