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Salamandra atra

Salamandra atra

9.9
A small black salamander that lives in the Alps and gives birth to live young
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Unlike many other salamanders, the Salamandra atra gives birth to live young rather than laying eggs.

Examples

  • The Salamandra atra is well adapted to the cold, mountainous environments of the Alps.

  • Researchers observed several Salamandra atra under rocks after a summer rain.

  • The Salamandra atra is a unique species found in the Alps.

  • Have you ever seen a Salamandra atra in the wild?

  • The Salamandra atra is known for its striking black color and unique reproductive traits.

  • During their study, scientists documented the Salamandra atra thriving in the alpine climate.

  • The Salamandra atra is commonly found in rocky areas, often hiding from predators.

Synonyms

alpine salamander
vsSalamandra atra
  • UK
9.2

A salamander that lives in high Alpine areas and gives birth to live young

is a particular species that is entirely black as well as giving live young

Surface Forms

Salamandra atra singular
Salamandra atras plural

Morphology

Salamandra + atra

This is a Latin binomial formed from the genus name Salamandra (salamander) and the epithet atra, which (in Latin) means 'black'; if a learner knows both constituents they can infer it refers to a black salamander species. Although 'atra' is not defined in the provided entry, the species name is compositionally descriptive following standard scientific naming conventions, making the meaning directly derivable from the parts.

Etymology

Salamandra atra comes from Latin words: Salamandra means a salamander and atra means 'black', so the name gives a clear picture of this all-black salamander from the Alps and explains why scientists call it that.