Batrachia

Examples

• All

• The Batrachia are fascinating creatures.

• The evolutionary history of Batrachia has been studied extensively by herpetologists.

• Frogs and toads, members of Batrachia, can be found on every continent except Antarctica.

• Many Batrachias can live both in water and on land.

• The Batrachia are a diverse group of amphibians that includes frogs and toads.

• The study of Batrachia reveals important information about environmental health.

• In many ecosystems, Batrachia play a vital role in controlling insect populations.

Synonyms

S

Salientia

vsBatrachia

• Specialized

9.9

A group of amphibian animals like frogs and toads

is the broader group name rather than the formal order term

A

Anura

vsBatrachia

• Specialized

9.9

A group of amphibians like frogs and toads that have no tail as adults

is a general group label, not the specific taxonomic term

O

order Anura

vsBatrachia

• Specialized

8.8

A group of animals that includes all frogs and toads

is used as the group name in broader nontechnical contexts

O

order Salientia

vsBatrachia

• Specialized

9.9

A group of animals like frogs and toads that jump and have no tail as adults

is the general group term focusing on membership rather than traits

O

order Batrachia

vsBatrachia

• Archaic

9.9

A group used in older biology to include frogs and toads

is the current group name without implying old taxonomic status

Compounds

O

order Batrachia

• Archaic

9.9

A group used in older biology to include frogs and toads

Surface Forms

Etymology