Megalobatrachus
- noun
- /ˌmɛɡəloʊˈbætrəkəs/
- Specialized
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Megalobatrachus
- Recent studies have merged Megalobatrachus into the modern genus Cryptobranchus.
Examples
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The Japanese giant salamander was once classified under the genus Megalobatrachus.
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The Megalobatrachus is one of the largest salamanders in the world.
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Specimens labeled as Megalobatrachus are often found in older zoological collections.
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Have you ever seen a Megalobatrachus in the wild?
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The Megalobatrachus is a fascinating species known for its large size and distinctive appearance.
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Many researchers study Megalobatrachus to understand its habitat and behavior better.
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In the river, the Megalobatrachus can often be spotted resting on the riverbed.
Synonyms
A very large water salamander that lives in fast, clean streams in eastern North America
Compounds
- Specialized
A very large edible salamander from East Asia that grows over three feet long
Surface Forms
Morphology
Megalobatrachus = megalo + batrachus
This is a learned scientific genus name built from a classical size prefix plus a Greek zoological stem, but the meaning is not recoverable for an average learner from the parts.
Etymology
Megalobatrachus comes from two Greek parts, mega meaning 'large' and batrachus meaning 'frog', so the name says 'large frog' and that helps you remember it is a name used for the giant salamander.
