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Noun tailed frog has 1 sense
  1. tailed frog, bell toad, ribbed toad, tailed toad, Ascaphus trui - western North American frog with a tail-like copulatory organ
    --1 is a kind of frog, toad, toad frog, anuran, batrachian, salientian
    --1 is a member of Ascaphus, genus Ascaphus

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Tailed Frog

A tailed frog, also known as Ascaphus, is a semi-aquatic frog species found in western North America. It is a unique and distinctive creature that belongs to the family Ascaphidae.

Definitions

Noun: A small frog with a long, muscular tail, typically inhabiting cold, fast-flowing streams.

Senses

Sense 1: Referring to the Ascaphus montanus species.

Sense 2: Referring to any species within the Ascaphus genus.

Usages

Popular: Tailed frogs are renowned for their unique reproductive habits, as males have a protruding copulatory organ. They are often used as indicator species for measuring stream health.

Local: Tailed frogs are commonly found in the rivers and streams of the Pacific Northwest, particularly in the coastal areas of British Columbia, Washington, and Oregon.

Sample Sentences

1. Noun: The tailed frog is well-adapted to its cold and fast-flowing stream habitat.

2. Popular Usage: Researchers are studying the reproductive behavior of tailed frogs to better understand their unique adaptations.

3. Local Usage: If you explore the streams of the Pacific Northwest, you might spot a tailed frog hiding among the rocks.

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