rhyacotriton

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Noun rhyacotriton has 1 sense

Rhyacotriton, genus Rhyacotriton - olympic salamanders
--₁ is a kind of amphibian genus
--₁ is a member of Dicamptodontidae, family Dicamptodontidae
--₁ has members: olympic salamander, Rhyacotriton olympicus

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Rhyacotriton

Description:

Rhyacotriton is a genus of small, elusive salamanders found in North America. They belong to the family Rhyacotritonidae.

Sense 1:

Noun: A type of salamander found in the Pacific Northwest region.

Example Sentence: The Rhyacotriton salamander is known for its vibrant orange coloration.

Sense 2:

Noun: Any species in the genus Rhyacotriton.

Example Sentence: The Rhyacotriton is commonly found near cold, fast-flowing streams.

Sense 3:

Noun: A popular local name for the Rhyacotriton salamander in the region.

Example Sentence: In the Northwest, the Rhyacotriton is often called the "salamander of the cascades."