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Batrachoseps

Batrachoseps

9.9
A small thin salamander with very short legs that lives in western North America
  • noun
  • /ˌbætrəˈkoʊsɛps/
  • Specialized
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  • I was, I have to admit, slightly skeptical, so I did a second search by picking up the scientific name of one of the lungless salamanders (Batrachoseps) and doing a search for it:

Examples

  • Batrachoseps attenuatus, the California Slender Salamander.

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  • The Batrachoseps is a genus of slender salamanders that thrive in the moist habitats of western North America.

  • The unique features of the Batrachoseps, including their elongated bodies, make them fascinating subjects for study.

  • Researchers have found that Batrachoseps can adapt to extreme conditions, surviving long periods without water.

Surface Forms

Batrachoseps singular
Batrachosepses plural

Etymology

Batrachoseps comes from Greek parts batracho- and -seps, which mean 'frog' and 'lizard'. A helpful way to remember it is to think 'frog-lizard' because these salamanders are very slender with tiny limbs, so the name matches how they look.