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Microhylidae

Microhylidae

9.9
A family of small frogs with narrow mouths, some that dig in the ground and some that live in trees
  • noun
  • /ˌmaɪkroʊˈhaɪləˌdeɪ/
  • Specialized
: Microhylidae
  • The Microhylidae family includes many species adapted to very different habitats.

Examples

  • Certain Microhylidae species are known for their burrowing behavior.

  • Scientists recently discovered a new member of the Microhylidae in the Amazon rainforest.

  • Look at that Microhylidae climbing the tree!

  • Did you know about Microhylidae?

  • Certain Microhylidae species are known for their burrowing behavior.

  • Scientists recently discovered a new member of the Microhylidae family in the Amazon rainforest.

  • The Microhylidae family includes many species adapted to very different habitats.

Synonyms

family Microhylidae
vsMicrohylidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A large family of frogs with narrow mouths, some living in trees or underground

is the same group but without stressing size
family Brevicipitidae
vsMicrohylidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small frogs with narrow mouths that live in trees or burrow in the ground

is the same idea expressed with simpler, more neutral wording

Compounds

family Microhylidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A large family of frogs with narrow mouths, some living in trees or underground

Surface Forms

Microhylidae singular
Microhylidaes plural

Morphology

Microhylidae = Microhyla (opaque) = Microhyla + idae

The family name is a technical taxonomic label built from the genus name plus the family suffix, so an average learner would not reliably infer the meaning from the parts.

Etymology

The word Microhylidae comes from the Greek parts micro-, which means 'small', and Hyla, a name from a Greek word for 'wood' or 'forest'. So the name meant 'small tree frogs', which helps you remember it is the family name for a group of small, narrow-mouthed frogs.