pipidae
Definition
- Noun:
- A family of aquatic frogs: Pipidae refers to a taxonomic family of frogs characterized by their lack of a tongue and fully aquatic lifestyle.
- Tongueless frogs: This is the common name for members of this family, derived from their unique anatomical feature.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The Pipidae family includes the African clawed frog and the Surinam toad.
- Scientists studied the unique reproductive behavior of the Pipidae.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: Used specifically in scientific and zoological writing to classify a distinct group of anurans.
- The specimen was definitively placed within the Pipidae based on its skeletal structure.
Variants and Related Words
- Pipid (adj/n): Pertaining to the Pipidae family; also used informally to refer to a member of the family.
- The pipid frog is entirely aquatic.
Synonyms
- Tongueless frogs: The common descriptive name for this family.
Noun
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tongueless frogs
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