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Cryptobranchus

Cryptobranchus

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A very large water salamander that lives in fast, clean streams in eastern North America
  • noun
  • /ˌkrɪptoʊˈbræŋkəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The hellbender, a member of the genus Cryptobranchus, is the largest salamander in North America.

Examples

  • Scientists studied several Cryptobranchus specimens to understand their adaptation to aquatic environments.

  • Cryptobranchus species are known for their wrinkled skin and preference for clean, fast-moving streams.

  • The Cryptobranchus is known for its impressive size.

  • Many Cryptobranchus species are found in the rivers of North America.

  • The hellbender, a member of the genus Cryptobranchus, is the largest salamander in North America.

  • Many Cryptobranchus species are found in the rivers of North America.

  • Scientists studied several Cryptobranchus specimens to understand their adaptation to aquatic environments.

Synonyms

Megalobatrachus
vsCryptobranchus
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9.9

A group name for very large salamanders like the Japanese giant salamander

is the genus that includes those forms when taxonomists merge them

Compounds

Cryptobranchus alleganiensis
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A large salamander that lives in rivers and streams in eastern North America

Surface Forms

Cryptobranchus singular
Cryptobranchuses plural

Etymology

Cryptobranchus comes from Greek parts crypto- meaning 'hidden' and -branchus meaning 'gill', so it literally means 'hidden gill'. That's why the name suits the large water salamander, whose wrinkled skin hides gill-like folds that help it breathe in streams.