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Caudata

Caudata

1 9.9
A group of amphibians like salamanders and newts with long bodies and tails
  • noun
  • /ˈkɔːdeɪtə/
  • Specialized
: Caudata
  • Scientists study Caudata to learn more about amphibian evolution and ecology.

Examples

  • The short answer: the Order is Caudata.

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  • The salamander belongs to the order of amphibians known as Caudata.

  • Many species of newts are classified under Caudata, which is known for its unique features.

Synonyms

order Caudata
vsCaudata
  • Specialized
1 8.6

A group of amphibians like salamanders and newts with long tails

is the same taxonomic group but described using elongated bodies and tails
order Urodella
vsCaudata
  • Specialized
9.9

Animals like salamanders and newts that have long bodies and tails

is limited to salamanders and newts without adding unrelated snakes

Compounds

order Caudata
  • Specialized
1 8.6

A group of amphibians like salamanders and newts with long tails

Surface Forms

Caudata singular
Caudatas plural

Etymology

Caudata comes from the Latin cauda meaning 'tail', so it literally means 'tailed ones'. That's why the name fits this order of amphibians, because salamanders and newts have long tails.