Rana
- noun
- /ˈrɑːnə/
- Specialized
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Rana
- The Rana genus includes many species of frogs.
Examples
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The rana is a common type of frog found in many wetland habitats across Europe.
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I spotted a Rana while hiking in the woods.
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Many species within the genus Rana are commonly found in North America.
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Scientists studied the distribution of Rana populations across different habitats.
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The green frog is a well-known member of the Rana genus.
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In the pond, we saw several rana jumping from one lily pad to another.
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The biologist studied the mating habits of the rana during the spring season.
Synonyms
A group of related frogs in the true frog family
Compounds
- Specialized
A frog that lives near mountain streams and lakes in the northwestern United States and northern California
- Specialized
A very large West African frog that can reach about one foot long and weigh ten pounds
- Specialized
A common North American frog that lives near ponds with green or brown skin and dark spots with white edges
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A small brown frog that lives in cold North American woods and can survive freezing
Surface Forms
Etymology
Rana comes from the Latin word rana, which means 'frog'. Scientists use Rana as the genus name for many true frogs, so the scientific name is simply the old word for 'frog'.
