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triton

triton

9.6
A small brightly colored newt that lives in water and on land
  • noun
  • /ˈtraɪtən/
translation icon : tritón
  • The European triton is often found in garden ponds during spring and summer.

Examples

  • The triton swims gracefully among aquatic plants in the stream.

  • She studied the bright colors of the triton in her biology class.

  • The triton is a fascinating creature to observe.

  • Have you ever seen a triton in the wild?

  • The triton can often be spotted near the edge of ponds, searching for insects to eat.

  • In her biology project, she compared the habitats of the triton and other amphibians.

  • During the nature walk, we saw a triton hiding under a leaf by the water's edge.

Synonyms

newt
vstriton
∞ 4.9

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

is used especially for species within that salamander group

Surface Forms

triton singular
tritons plural

Etymology

Triton for a small water salamander also comes from the Greek sea god Triton, because these little animals live in water like the creature of old stories. So a triton is a small, often brightly colored newt you can find in ponds and streams.