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Bombina bombina

Bombina bombina

9.9
A toad from central and eastern Europe with bright red or orange and black patches on its belly
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The distinctive coloration of the Bombina bombina warns predators of its toxicity.

Examples

  • The Bombina bombina is known for its striking red and orange patches, which help it stand out in its natural habitat.

  • The Bombina bombina is often found in shallow, sunlit ponds throughout eastern Europe.

  • Scientists are monitoring Bombina bombina populations to help protect their natural habitats.

  • The Bombina bombina is often found near freshwater bodies.

  • Did you know that the Bombina bombina has bright colors?

  • Researchers have discovered that the Bombina bombina prefers to breed in shallow ponds during the spring.

  • When threatened, the Bombina bombina inflates its body to appear larger and deter potential predators.

Synonyms

fire-bellied toad
vsBombina bombina
8.9

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

focuses on being a species native there rather than on small size

Surface Forms

Bombina bombina singular
Bombina bombinas plural

Morphology

Bombina + Bombina

The phrase is a Latin binomial: both constituents are the genus name 'Bombina' (fire-bellied toads). A learner who knows 'Bombina' could plausibly infer this refers to a kind of Bombina toad, but the exact status as a species name and the specific species sense cannot be fully derived without knowledge of taxonomic naming conventions, so the meaning is only partially predictable.

Etymology

Bombina bombina may come from a word meaning a low 'buzz', like the sound this toad makes, and the first part Bombina repeated as the species name shows it is this exact animal. So the name fits a small, noisy toad with a bright red or orange belly that 'warns' enemies, and that picture helps you remember the species.