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Triturus vulgaris

Triturus vulgaris

9.9
A small newt with smooth skin that lives in ponds and wet places
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : tritón común
  • The Triturus vulgaris is often found in ponds and wetlands across Europe.

Examples

  • During the breeding season, the male Triturus vulgaris develops a strikingly colorful crest.

  • Researchers studied the population dynamics of Triturus vulgaris in restored habitats.

  • The Triturus vulgaris is often found near ponds.

  • Have you ever seen a Triturus vulgaris in the wild?

  • The Triturus vulgaris is a small salamander commonly seen near freshwater bodies.

  • In spring, male Triturus vulgaris display vibrant colors to attract females.

  • The Triturus vulgaris can adapt to various aquatic environments, including ponds and streams.

Synonyms

newt
vsTriturus vulgaris
∞ 4.9

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

is a specific European and Asian species rather than the broader group
common newt
vsTriturus vulgaris
  • UK
4.8

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

is the exact species native to Europe and parts of Asia

Surface Forms

Triturus vulgaris singular
Triturus vulgaris plural

Morphology

Triturus + vulgaris

The term is transparently composed of a genus name ('Triturus') and a Latin specific epithet ('vulgaris' = widespread/typical), so a learner who knows both constituents can infer it refers to the common/widespread species in that genus. Binomial taxonomic naming is a standard, cross-linguistic convention rather than an idiom, making the meaning compositional and predictable for learners familiar with the parts.

Etymology

Triturus vulgaris may come from an old name for a small newt, and the species part vulgaris is Latin for 'common'. So the full name simply means the 'common newt', a helpful memory hook for this small, smooth salamander found across Europe.