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leptodactylid frog

leptodactylid frog

9.9
A frog from Central and South America that has teeth and lives on land, in water, or in trees
  • noun
  • /ˌlɛp.təˈdæk.tɪ.lɪd frɔg/
  • Specialized
translation icon : rana leptodáctila
  • Researchers observed a leptodactylid frog constructing its foam nest near the water.

Examples

  • The leptodactylid frog is a common sight in the rainforests of South America.

  • The leptodactylid frog is known for its unique teeth.

  • Many species of leptodactylid frog exhibit unique reproductive behaviors compared to other frogs.

  • Many leptodactylid frogs thrive in tropical rainforests.

  • Many species of leptodactylid frog exhibit unique reproductive behaviors compared to other frogs.

  • Researchers observed a leptodactylid frog constructing its foam nest near the water.

  • The leptodactylid frog is a common sight in the rainforests of South America.

Synonyms

frog
vsleptodactylid frog
383 1.0

A tailless animal with long back legs that lives near water and jumps

is narrower and names toothed family members with varied habitats in the Americas
leptodactylid
vsleptodactylid frog
  • Specialized
9.9

A frog from the Americas often living on land, water, or trees

is the more specific term highlighting teeth and varied habitats in those regions

Surface Forms

leptodactylid frog singular
leptodactylid frogs plural

Morphology

leptodactylid + frog

The phrase is directly compositional: 'leptodactylid' names a taxonomic group and combined with 'frog' yields 'a frog belonging to the Leptodactylidae'. This is a standard species-naming pattern (type/descriptor + noun) and is predictable to a learner who knows both constituents, so the meaning is transparent.

Etymology

The name leptodactylid frog comes from Greek parts lepto and dactyl, which mean 'thin' and 'finger', because these frogs have thin toes. So the name points to their thin toes and helps you remember this group of frogs.