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leptodactylid

leptodactylid

9.9
A frog from the Americas often living on land, water, or trees
  • noun
  • /ˌlɛp.təˈdæk.tɪ.lɪd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : leptodáctilo
  • Scientists have discovered a new species of leptodactylid in the Amazon rain forest.

Examples

  • The leptodactylid exhibits a remarkable variety of reproductive behaviors among frog families.

  • Many leptodactylids thrive in humid environments.

  • A leptodactylid can be distinguished by its slender fingers and terrestrial habits.

  • The leptodactylid frogs are known for their unique vocalizations.

  • Scientists have discovered a new species of leptodactylid in the Amazon rain forest.

  • A leptodactylid can be distinguished by its slender fingers and terrestrial habits.

  • Many leptodactylids thrive in humid environments.

Synonyms

leptodactylid frog
vsleptodactylid
  • Specialized
9.9

A frog from Central and South America that has teeth and lives on land, in water, or in trees

is broader in range, found across the Americas not only in Central and South

Compounds

leptodactylid frog
  • Specialized
9.9

A frog from Central and South America that has teeth and lives on land, in water, or in trees

Surface Forms

leptodactylid singular
leptodactylids plural

Morphology

leptodactylid = leptodactyl (opaque) = lepto + dactyl + id

The base 'leptodactyl' is a technical classical compound unfamiliar to average learners and the '-id' family/member suffix is specialized taxonomic jargon.

Etymology

Leptodactylid comes from Greek parts leptos meaning 'thin' and dactylos meaning 'finger', the same root you see in pterodactyl. The ending -id names a biological family, so a leptodactylid is a 'thin-fingered' frog in a family of American frogs.