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Bombina

Bombina

9.9
A small bright-coloured toad with a red or orange belly found in Europe and Asia
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • In large, permanent bodies of water in the lowlands of Eastern Europe, for example, lives Bombina bombina, the European fire-bellied toad, so called because of the red splotches on its belly.

Examples

  • Children often admire the vibrant appearance of the Bombina, also known as the fire-bellied toad.

  • The brightly colored Bombina can be found near ponds and marshes across Europe.

  • During spring, the Bombina comes out to breed in shallow waters, showcasing its bright belly.

Synonyms

fire-bellied toad
vsBombina
8.9

A small toad with bright red or orange and black patches on its belly

is a broader group across Europe and Asia rather than limited to central eastern Europe

Compounds

Bombina bombina
  • Specialized
9.9

A toad from central and eastern Europe with bright red or orange and black patches on its belly

Surface Forms

Bombina singular
Bombinas plural

Etymology

Bombina comes from the Latin root bombus, which means 'a low buzzing sound' and is the same root you meet in the bumblebee name Bombus; a helpful way to remember it is to think of small animals with a noticeable call. So, Bombina is used for the small, brightly colored 'fire-bellied' toads, and the name links to their small size and striking, attention-grabbing bellies.