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Ascaphus

Ascaphus

9.9
A small North American frog with a tail-like part that lives in cold streams
  • noun
  • /əˈskæfəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The tailed frogs of the genus Ascaphus are fascinating creatures found in North American streams.

Examples

  • The tailed frogs of the genus Ascaphus are among the most primitive living frogs.

  • The unique reproductive adaptations of Ascaphus have fascinated biologists for decades.

  • Researchers found a new habitat for Ascaphus in the streams of British Columbia.

  • The Ascaphus species is known for its unique tail.

  • Have you ever seen an Ascaphus in the wild?

  • Researchers discovered a rare Ascaphus species thriving in the cold waters of the Pacific Northwest.

  • The unique mating calls of Ascaphus can be heard echoing through the forests during the breeding season.

Synonyms

tailed frog
vsAscaphus
  • US
9.8

A small frog from western North America with a tail-like organ in males used to mate

refers to the whole genus rather than one small species
tailed toad
vsAscaphus
  • US
9.9

A frog from western North America that keeps a tail-like part used in mating

covers the whole genus instead of a single species
ribbed toad
vsAscaphus
  • US
9.9

A frog from western North America with a tail like body part used in mating

is the genus name that includes this and related species

Compounds

Ascaphus trui
  • Specialized
9.9

A frog from western North America with a tail-like organ used in mating

Surface Forms

Ascaphus singular
Ascaphuses plural

Etymology

Ascaphus is a scientific name from Greek that points to the frog's 'tail-like' breeding organ. So, Ascaphus frogs are called tailed frogs, and thinking 'tail' helps you remember this unusual feature.