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family Polypedatidae

family Polypedatidae

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A group of tree frogs from Asia and parts of Africa
  • noun
  • Specialized
: familia Polypedatidae
  • The family Polypedatidae includes a variety of tree frogs native to Southeast Asia.

Examples

  • Some members of the family Polypedatidae have distinctive toe pads for climbing.

  • Many animals from the family Polypedatidae are known for their vibrant colors.

  • Scientists are studying the evolutionary relationships within the family Polypedatidae.

  • The family Polypedatidae includes various species of tree frogs.

  • Scientists are studying the evolutionary relationships within the family Polypedatidae.

  • Some members of the family Polypedatidae have distinctive toe pads for climbing.

  • The family Polypedatidae includes a variety of tree frogs native to Southeast Asia.

Synonyms

Polypedatidae
vsfamily Polypedatidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A family of frogs that live in trees in Asia

notes a broader range including parts of Africa as well as Asia

Surface Forms

family Polypedatidae singular
families Polypedatidae plural

Morphology

family + Polypedatidae

The phrase is fully compositional: 'family' (a scientific grouping) combined with the taxonomic name 'Polypedatidae' denotes the named biological group. Because taxonomic naming is a transparent, cross-linguistic pattern (labeling a group with its scientific name), a learner who knows both constituents would understand the meaning.

Etymology

Family Polypedatidae may come from Greek words poly- ('many') and -ped- ('foot'). Picture frogs with strong toe pads and many useful toes for climbing trees, and that image helps explain why the name is used for this 'family' of tree frogs in Asia.