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Rana palustris

Rana palustris

9.9
A type of frog from eastern North America called the pickerel frog
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : rana palustre
  • The Rana palustris is often found in wet meadows and streams throughout eastern North America.

Examples

  • To identify the Rana palustris, look for its unique yellow and black spots.

  • Unlike other frogs, the Rana palustris can secrete toxins that deter predators.

  • Researchers studied the habitat of Rana palustris to better understand its ecological needs.

  • I spotted a Rana palustris near the pond.

  • The Rana palustris is known for its distinctive coloration.

  • The Rana palustris is commonly seen in shallow waters of meadows and wetlands.

  • Biologists often observe the Rana palustris during the breeding season due to its loud calls.

Synonyms

pickerel frog
vsRana palustris
  • US
9.3

A small brown frog with dark square spots that lives near ponds and in grassy areas

is the scientific name used for the same species

Surface Forms

Rana palustris singular
Rana palustris plural

Morphology

Rana + palustris

This is a Latin scientific name (binomial) rather than a compositional English phrase; its parts are taxonomic/Latin elements, one of which ('palustris') is not glossed here. A B1 learner who ‘‘knows the constituent words’’ as given (a genus label and an unknown token) would not be able to derive the ordinary-language meaning 'meadow/pickerel frog', so the expression is not transparently interpretable.

Etymology

Rana palustris comes from Latin: Rana means 'frog' and palustris means 'of the marsh'. So the name is a simple picture, a frog that lives in marshes and wet meadows, which is why it is used for the marsh or pickerel frog.