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family Leptodactylidae

family Leptodactylidae

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A group of frogs from Central and South America that often breed on land
  • noun
  • /ˈfæmɪli ˌlɛptəˈdæktɪlaɪdi/
  • Specialized
: familia Leptodactylidae
  • The family Leptodactylidae includes many species of frogs native to Central and South America.

Examples

  • Members of the family Leptodactylidae are often characterized by their terrestrial breeding habits.

  • Some taxonomists debate whether certain genera should be classified within the family Leptodactylidae.

  • The family Leptodactylidae includes various species of frogs.

  • Many scientists study the family Leptodactylidae for their unique adaptations.

  • The family Leptodactylidae contains several frog species known for their distinctive calls.

  • Biologists often research the family Leptodactylidae to understand their evolutionary adaptations.

  • Certain frogs in the family Leptodactylidae are recognized for their ability to thrive in dry environments.

Synonyms

Leptodactylidae
vsfamily Leptodactylidae
  • Specialized
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A group of frogs mainly found in Central and South America

is treated by some classifications as nearly equivalent to another frog family

Surface Forms

family Leptodactylidae singular
families Leptodactylidae plural

Morphology

family + Leptodactylidae

The noun 'family' transparently signals a taxonomic grouping, so a learner who knows 'family' can infer the phrase names a biological group called Leptodactylidae. However, 'Leptodactylidae' is a specialized Latin taxon name that is not analyzable from its parts and does not itself reveal that it refers to frogs, so the precise referent is not fully derivable without prior knowledge.

Etymology

The name family Leptodactylidae may come from Greek words lepto- meaning 'thin' and -dactyl meaning 'toe'. Many frogs in this family have slim toes, so the name helps you remember they are frogs with 'thin' toes.