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Rana cascadae

Rana cascadae

9.9
A frog that lives near mountain streams and lakes in the northwestern United States and northern California
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Rana cascadae thrives in the cool, clear waters of mountain streams in the Pacific Northwest.

Examples

  • The Rana cascadae is often seen basking near mountain lakes during summer.

  • The Rana cascadae is often found near mountain streams.

  • Conservationists are closely monitoring the population of Rana cascadae due to habitat loss.

  • Research on Rana cascadae provides valuable information about amphibian health in the Pacific Northwest.

  • Have you seen a Rana cascadae in the wild?

  • Ecologists study the Rana cascadae to understand its role in the local ecosystem.

  • Many hikers have spotted the Rana cascadae resting on rocks by the lake during their treks.

Synonyms

Cascades frog
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  • US
8.7

A medium-sized frog that lives near streams and mountain meadows in the Cascade Mountains

is the scientific name for the same species rather than the common name

Surface Forms

Rana cascadae singular
Rana cascadaes plural

Morphology

Rana + cascadae

This is a Latin binomial (genus + species epithet): 'Rana' is transparently a frog genus, and 'cascadae' plausibly refers to the Cascades or 'waterfall' (a toponymic/Latin genitive), so the overall meaning 'frog of the Cascades' is partly derivable from the parts. However, understanding this requires familiarity with scientific naming conventions and Latin morphology (genitive/place-based epithets), knowledge many B1 learners lack, so the link is only partially predictable.

Etymology

Rana cascadae is a Latin name: Rana means 'frog' and cascadae refers to the Cascade Mountains where it lives. So the name literally says 'frog of the Cascades', which explains why it names a species found near mountain streams and lakes.