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Notophthalmus

Notophthalmus

9.9
A group of newts from North America that includes the eastern newt
  • noun
  • /ˌnōtəˈfälthəməs/
  • Specialized
: Notophthalmus
  • The eastern newt, classified under the genus Notophthalmus, is common in eastern North America.

Examples

  • Several species within the genus Notophthalmus exhibit bright red juvenile stages known as efts.

  • Scientists study Notophthalmus to better understand amphibian metamorphosis and habitat requirements.

  • The Notophthalmus is known for its vibrant coloration.

  • I saw a Notophthalmus swimming in the pond yesterday.

  • Several species within the genus Notophthalmus exhibit bright red juvenile stages known as efts.

  • The eastern newt, classified under the genus Notophthalmus, is common in eastern North America.

  • Scientists study Notophthalmus to better understand amphibian metamorphosis and habitat requirements.

Synonyms

newt
vsNotophthalmus
19 4.9

A small brightly coloured animal with soft skin that lives in water and on land

is narrower, naming a specific North American group rather than all such salamanders

Surface Forms

Notophthalmus singular
Notophthalmuses plural

Etymology

The word Notophthalmus comes from two Greek parts: noto- meaning 'back' and -ophthalmus meaning 'eye'. A helpful image is a newt with 'eye'-like spots on its back, which makes the name easy to remember for this genus of newts.