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genus Pipa

genus Pipa

9.9
A group of flat frogs that live in water in South America and Africa
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs ˈpiːpə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Pipa
  • The genus Pipa is known for its flat, aquatic frogs found in South America.

Examples

  • Unlike other frogs, members of genus Pipa exhibit unique parental care behaviors.

  • Scientists recently discovered a new species within the genus Pipa.

  • The genus Pipa includes several unique species of frogs.

  • Did you know that genus Pipa is known for its aquatic lifestyle?

  • The genus Pipa includes various species of aquatic frogs that thrive in freshwater environments.

  • Research on the genus Pipa reveals fascinating adaptations to their habitats in rainforests.

  • Frogs belonging to the genus Pipa are particularly noted for their distinctive flat bodies.

Synonyms

Pipa
vsgenus Pipa
  • Specialized
9.9

A flat frog that lives in water in South America, like the Surinam toad

includes species occurring in both South America and Africa

Surface Forms

genus Pipa singular
genera Pipa plural

Morphology

genus + Pipa

The phrase simply combines the biological term 'genus' with the taxon name 'Pipa', so its meaning as the taxonomic group named Pipa is directly derivable from the constituents. This noun + name construction is a standard, cross-linguistic pattern in scientific naming and would be transparent to a learner who knows both words.

Etymology

Genus Pipa may come from the name Pipa, first given to a very flat water frog. People thought the frog looked like a small 'dish' or 'plate', so scientists used that name for the whole 'group' of these aquatic frogs.