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genus hyla

 

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Noun genus hyla has 1 sense
  1. Hyla, genus Hyla - type genus of the Hylidae; tree toads
    --1 is a kind of amphibian genus
    --1 is a member of Hylidae, family Hylidae
    --1 has members:
     spring peeper, Hyla crucifer; Pacific tree toad, Hyla regilla; canyon treefrog, Hyla arenicolor

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Genus Hyla

Description: Genus Hyla refers to a taxonomic classification within the animal kingdom. It represents a group of small to medium-sized tree frogs known for their distinct calls and arboreal lifestyle. The genus Hyla belongs to the family Hylidae and is distributed worldwide, with the majority of species found in the neotropical region.

Sense 1: As a noun, genus Hyla specifically refers to the taxonomic classification encompassing various species of tree frogs within the family Hylidae.

Example Sentence: The genus Hyla includes well-known species like Hyla versicolor and Hyla arborea.

Sense 2: In a more general sense, "hyla" can be used as a noun to refer to any tree frog, regardless of its taxonomic classification.

Example Sentence: During our hike, we spotted a beautiful hyla sitting on a branch near the stream.

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