arboreal salamander
- noun
- /ˌɑːrbəˈriːəl ˈsæləmændər/
- Specialized
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salamandra arbórea
- The arboreal salamander is most active at night in the moist forests of California.
Examples
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The arboreal salamander is known for its ability to climb trees in the damp forests of California.
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Researchers discovered an arboreal salamander sheltering in a tree cavity.
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Because of its strong jaws, the arboreal salamander can defend itself against predators.
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The arboreal salamander is often found in trees.
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Look at that arboreal salamander on the branch!
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While exploring the woods, we spotted an arboreal salamander resting on a branch.
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During our night hike, we heard the calls of the arboreal salamander echoing through the trees.
Synonyms
A brown salamander with yellow spots that lives in the woods of California
A small climbing salamander with sticky toe pads that lives in North and Central America
A North American salamander with strong legs and long toes for climbing trees and bushes
How Agile
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is an ordinary adjective + noun combination where 'arboreal' means tree-dwelling and 'salamander' names the amphibian, so the meaning 'a salamander that lives in trees' is directly derivable from the constituents. This is a regular compositional pattern found across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily understand the MWE.
Etymology
The name arboreal salamander comes from a simple idea: arboreal means 'living in trees' and the salamander is a small amphibian that can climb into tree holes at night, so the name means a salamander that lives in trees.