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genus Hyla

genus Hyla

9.5
A group of tree frogs that live in trees and often have bright colors
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs ˈhaɪlə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Hyla
  • The genus Hyla includes many species of tree frogs.

Examples

  • The genus Hyla includes many species known for their distinctive calls and bright colors.

  • Some species within the genus Hyla are found in both temperate and tropical regions.

  • Researchers observed that members of the genus Hyla are highly adapted to arboreal life.

  • Did you know that the genus Hyla contains over 30 species?

  • The genus Hyla includes many species of tree frogs that are often found in trees.

  • Some species within the genus Hyla can change color to blend in with their surroundings.

  • Members of the genus Hyla are known for their ability to thrive in both wet and dry environments.

Synonyms

Hyla
vsgenus Hyla
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small frogs that live in trees

focuses on the common name and broad geographic occurrence rather than habitat

Surface Forms

genus Hyla singular
genera Hyla plural

Morphology

genus + Hyla

The meaning is directly and compositionally derived from 'genus' (a biological rank grouping related species) and 'Hyla' (tree-dwelling frogs), so 'genus Hyla' straightforwardly denotes a genus of tree frogs. This follows standard taxonomic naming patterns that are cross-linguistically regular, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents should understand the MWE.

Etymology

Genus Hyla may come from the Greek word 'hylē' meaning 'wood' or 'forest'. Early naturalists used the name Hyla because these frogs live in trees, so the name points to their tree life.