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Triturus

Triturus

9.9
A group of small water salamanders called newts that live in Europe and Asia
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • "Any of the semi aquatic salamanders from the genus triturus."

Examples

  • During spring, male triturus display bright colors to attract females.

  • And here we have a triturus, in this case a great crested Newt, so Auk native species.

  • A triturus is often found in ponds where it thrives among aquatic plants.

  • The triturus can be identified by its vibrant colors and slim body.

Synonyms

newt
vsTriturus
∞ 4.9

A small brightly coloured animal with soft skin that lives in water and on land

is a specific genus rather than the broader group of similar salamanders
triton
vsTriturus
9.6

A small brightly colored newt that lives in water and on land

is a single genus limited to Europe and Asia

Compounds

Triturus vulgaris
  • Specialized
9.9

A small newt with smooth skin that lives in ponds and wet places

Surface Forms

Triturus singular
Trituruses plural

Etymology

Triturus is a Latin-style scientific name for a group of newts. A helpful way to remember it is to think of the Latin root triturare meaning 'to rub' or 'to grind' and imagine a newt's rough skin being rubbed by water, so Triturus names these small aquatic salamanders.