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Bufonidae

Bufonidae

9.9
A group of toads with dry, warty skin that live in many parts of the world
  • noun
  • /bjuːˈfɒnɪdiː/
  • Specialized
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  • The Bufonidae family includes many species of true toads.

Examples

  • She studied the reproduction patterns of Bufonidae in her zoology research.

  • Members of Bufonidae are often recognized by their warty skin and stout bodies.

  • The family Bufonidae includes more than 500 species of toads found throughout the world.

  • Did you know that the Bufonidae are found all over the world?

  • The Bufonidae family includes several species found in various habitats around the world.

  • Many true toads from the Bufonidae family are recognized for their dry, warty skin.

  • Only a few species within the Bufonidae family are commonly kept as pets.

Synonyms

true toad
vsBufonidae
  • Specialized
8.2

A tailless amphibian with dry, warty skin that lives mostly on land

refers to the whole family grouping rather than one individual amphibian

Surface Forms

Bufonidae singular
Bufonidae plural

Etymology

Bufonidae comes from the Latin root bufo, meaning 'toad', and the ending -idae, which means 'family' in the animal names used by scientists. So Bufonidae literally means 'the toad family', which is why it names the group of true toads.