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🦎 An aquatic salamander 🦎 A salamander genus
Necturus

Necturus

9.9
A North American salamander that lives in water and keeps its external gills
  • noun
  • /ˈnɛk.tʃər.əs/
  • Specialized
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  • Unlike many other amphibians, Necturus retains its external gills throughout its life.

Examples

  • The Necturus is often studied for its unique regenerative abilities.

  • Researchers found several Necturus specimens in the river during their fieldwork.

  • The Necturus is often found in muddy waters.

  • Many people are fascinated by the Necturus due to its unique appearance.

  • Researchers found several Necturus specimens in the river during their fieldwork.

  • Unlike many other amphibians, Necturus retains its external gills throughout its life.

  • Many people are fascinated by the Necturus due to its unique appearance.

Synonyms

waterdog
vsNecturus
  • US
9.9

A large salamander that lives in water in North America and has feathery gills

is the scientific genus name for these salamanders rather than a common term
mudpuppy
vsNecturus
  • Specialized
9.4

A large water salamander with feathery gills found in North America

is the scientific genus term used for that common description
mud puppy
vsNecturus
  • US
9.6

A large salamander with bushy red gills that lives in muddy water

is the scientific genus name used for that common descriptive term

Compounds

Necturus maculosus
  • Specialized
9.9

A North American water salamander with red feathery gills that lives its whole life in water

Surface Forms

Necturus singular
Necturus plural

Etymology

Necturus comes from Greek parts necto- 'to swim' and -urus 'tail'. That's why the name means something like 'swimming tail' and it reminds you this mudpuppy is an aquatic salamander that lives in water and uses its tail to swim.