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Rana temporaria

Rana temporaria

7.5
A common European frog that lives on land and near water
  • noun
  • UK
translation icon : rana común
  • The Rana temporaria is often seen near ponds.

Examples

  • The wetlands provide an ideal habitat for the Rana temporaria.

  • Unlike other species, Rana temporaria can survive in a wide range of environments.

  • Researchers are studying the decline of Rana temporaria populations in northern Europe.

  • Many people enjoy observing Rana temporarias in their natural habitat.

  • Researchers are studying the decline of Rana temporaria populations in northern Europe.

  • The wetlands provide an ideal habitat for the Rana temporaria.

  • The Rana temporaria is often seen near ponds.

Synonyms

grass frog
vsRana temporaria
  • UK
2.7

A common European frog that lives on land and in water and is often green or brown

is the precise scientific name for that common European frog species

Surface Forms

Rana temporaria singular
Rana temporarias plural

Morphology

Rana + temporaria

This is a Latin binomial (scientific) name whose parts are taxonomic/Latin rather than productive English words; 'temporaria' is not a standard English word and the listed constituent definitions do not convey 'common frog'. Even if a learner recognized 'Rana' as a frog genus, a B1 learner knowing only the listed constituent meanings would not be able to derive the English gloss 'common frog', so the term is not transparently compositional.

Etymology

Rana temporaria is a scientific name from Latin: Rana means 'frog' and temporaria means 'of the season' or 'temporary'. Because these frogs often show up in spring to lay eggs, the name gives a clear image and fits the common frog.