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Taricha

Taricha

9.9
A small salamander that lives near water on the Pacific coast of North America
  • noun
  • /ˈtɛrɪkə/
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Taricha includes several species of newts native to the Pacific Coast of North America.

Examples

  • I saw a Taricha in the pond yesterday.

  • The Taricha is known for its bright coloration.

  • Herpetologists are studying the toxins produced by Taricha to understand their defensive mechanisms.

  • The genus Taricha includes several species of newts native to the Pacific Coast of North America.

  • Unlike other newts, Taricha are particularly resistant to certain predators due to their potent neurotoxins.

  • Herpetologists are studying the toxins produced by Taricha to understand their defensive mechanisms.

  • Unlike other newts, Taricha are particularly resistant to certain predators due to their potent neurotoxins.

Compounds

Taricha torosa
  • Specialized
9.9

A small newt from California with poisonous skin

Taricha granulosa
  • Specialized
9.9

A small newt with very poisonous skin found along the Pacific coast

Surface Forms

Taricha singular
Tarichas plural

Etymology

Taricha likely comes from a Greek word tarichos meaning 'preserved' or 'pickled'. A helpful way to remember it is to imagine these Pacific newts as being 'preserved' by their very strong poison, which keeps them safe from predators.