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Urodella

Urodella

9.9
Amphibians like salamanders and newts that keep a tail for life
  • noun
  • /ˌjʊəˈrɒdələ/
  • Specialized
: urodelo
  • The Urodella are distinguished from other amphibians by their slender bodies and long tails.

Examples

  • The Urodella order includes various species of salamanders.

  • Modern studies have greatly expanded our knowledge of Urodella in North America.

  • Many species in the Urodella order are sensitive to changes in their aquatic environments.

  • Do you know about the Urodellas found in North America?

  • Many species in the Urodella order are sensitive to changes in their aquatic environments.

  • The Urodella are commonly found in wetlands and are vital for the ecosystem.

  • The Urodella order includes various species of salamanders that thrive in moist environments.

Synonyms

Caudata
vsUrodella
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A group of amphibians like salamanders and newts with long bodies and tails

emphasizes the tail is kept throughout life rather than general elongation
order Caudata
vsUrodella
  • Specialized
1 8.6

A group of amphibians like salamanders and newts with long tails

highlights tail presence throughout life rather than reptile like appearance
order Urodella
vsUrodella
  • Specialized
9.9

Animals like salamanders and newts that have long bodies and tails

restricts membership to tailed amphibians, not to unrelated snakes or reptiles

Compounds

order Urodella
  • Specialized
9.9

Animals like salamanders and newts that have long bodies and tails

Surface Forms

Urodella singular
Urodellas plural

Etymology

Urodella comes from Greek parts oura meaning 'tail' and delos meaning 'visible'. So it literally means 'visible tail' and is used for salamanders and newts that keep a long tail throughout life.