genus triturus

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Noun genus triturus has 1 sense

Triturus, genus Triturus - chiefly aquatic salamanders
--₁ is a kind of amphibian genus
--₁ is a member of Salamandridae, family Salamandridae
--₁ has members: common newt, Triturus vulgaris

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Genus triturus

Description:

Genus triturus is a taxonomic classification for a group of newts, which are small amphibians belonging to the Salamandridae family. They are commonly found in Europe and parts of North Africa.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: Referring to a specific taxonomic rank for a group of newts.

Example sentence: The genus triturus includes several species of newts, such as the Alpine newt and the Italian newt.

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Sense 2:

Noun: Describing a local popular name for certain newts in a specific region or community.

Example sentence: In the local dialect, the genus triturus is called "lissotriton" in this part of France.