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Ranidae

Ranidae

9.5
A large family of frogs found almost worldwide, usually with long legs and smooth skin
  • noun
  • /ˈrænɪdeɪ/
  • Specialized
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  • Members of the Ranidae family are often distinguished by their long legs and smooth skin.

Examples

  • Did you know that Ranidae are found in every continent except Antarctica?

  • Scientists have identified hundreds of Ranidae species on different continents.

  • The biology textbook describes Ranidae as one of the most diverse families of frogs.

  • The Ranidae family includes many species of frogs.

  • Many species of Ranidae can be found in freshwater habitats around the world.

  • The Ranidae family is known for its jumping ability and vocalizations during mating season.

  • In the rainforest, various species of Ranidae thrive near ponds and streams.

Synonyms

family Ranidae
vsRanidae
  • Specialized
8.4

A large group of frogs that live in many parts of the world

is the shorter scientific name form used without the descriptive label

Compounds

family Ranidae
  • Specialized
8.4

A large group of frogs that live in many parts of the world

Surface Forms

Ranidae singular
Ranidae plural

Etymology

Ranidae comes from the Latin rana, which means 'frog', plus the scientific ending -idae, meaning 'family'. So Ranidae means the 'frog family', which is why it is the name for the large group of true frogs found around the world.