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genus Acris

genus Acris

9.3
A group of small frogs from North America called cricket frogs
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs ˈeɪkrɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Acris
  • The genus Acris includes species that are commonly found near ponds and streams across North America.

Examples

  • Researchers studied the unique call patterns of frogs within the genus Acris.

  • The genus Acris includes several species of frogs.

  • Cricket frogs belonging to the genus Acris are known for their jumping abilities.

  • Many scientists study the genus Acris for its unique adaptations.

  • Cricket frogs belonging to the genus Acris are known for their jumping abilities.

  • Researchers studied the unique call patterns of frogs within the genus Acris.

  • The genus Acris includes species that are commonly found near ponds and streams across North America.

Synonyms

Acris
vsgenus Acris
  • Specialized
9.9

A small frog from North America that makes a sound like a cricket

has the same meaning but omits the family classification

Surface Forms

genus Acris singular
genera Acris plural

Morphology

genus + Acris

This is a straightforward taxonomic construction: 'genus' (a biological rank) combined with the proper name 'Acris' directly denotes the biological group named Acris. A B1 learner who knows the meaning of 'genus' and that Acris is a named genus of frogs can readily infer the phrase's meaning, and this naming pattern is cross-linguistically common.

Etymology

Genus Acris may get its name from a word for 'cricket' because the frogs in Acris make a short, high call that sounds like a cricket. So genus Acris today refers to the group of small North American frogs called 'cricket frogs'.