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Alytes

Alytes

9.9
A toad whose male carries eggs on his back legs until they hatch
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Male Alytes carry fertilized eggs on their hind legs until they hatch.

Examples

  • Unlike many other amphibians, male Alytes take care of the eggs externally.

  • Biologists have studied Alytes to understand the evolution of parental care in amphibians.

  • The Alytes are often found in southern Europe, inhabiting forested or rocky areas.

  • The Alytes is a fascinating genus of toads.

  • Did you know that Alytes carry their eggs?

  • Biologists often study Alytes to learn more about their unique reproductive behaviors.

  • The Alytes genus is notable for the males' involvement in parental care.

Synonyms

midwife toad
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  • UK
1 9.9

A small European toad whose male carries eggs on his back until they hatch

is the scientific genus name covering these species rather than a common species name

Surface Forms

Alytes singular
Alyteses plural

Etymology

Alytes comes from an old Greek word probably meaning 'to carry', which is a helpful way to remember these midwife toads because the male literally carries the fertilized eggs on his hind legs until they hatch.