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family bufonidae

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun family bufonidae has 1 sense
  1. Bufonidae, family Bufonidae - true toads
    --1 is a kind of amphibian family
    --1 is a member of
     Salientia, order Salientia, Anura, order Anura, Batrachia, order Batrachia
    --1 has members: true toad; genus Bufo

Definitions from the Web

Term: Family Bufonidae

Description: The family Bufonidae refers to a diverse group of amphibians commonly known as true toads. This family is comprised of over 600 species, which are found in various habitats worldwide. Toads from the family Bufonidae are characterized by their stout bodies, warty skin, and short legs. They typically have dry, terrestrial lifestyles and reproduce by laying eggs that develop into tadpoles.

Sample Sentences:

  • Members of the family Bufonidae often have bumps or ridges on their skin, which help to distinguish them from other types of toads.
  • The Colorado River toad (Incilius alvarius) is a well-known species within the family Bufonidae, native to the southwestern United States and Mexico.
  • Many toads in the family Bufonidae possess glands that produce toxic secretions to deter predators.

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