African Clawed Frog (Noun)
Meaning
A tongueless frog native to Africa; established in the United States as result of release of laboratory and aquarium animals.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The African clawed frog has become a well-established invasive species in several countries around the world.
- Scientists study the unique reproductive characteristics of the African clawed frog to understand the biological implications.
- Researchers warned about the ecological consequences of introducing non-native species, including the African clawed frog.
- Some breeders successfully kept African clawed frogs as aquarium pets in a well-ventilated terrarium with an ample swimming area.
- Because they were sold in the past as laboratory specimens, some unwanted African clawed frogs ended up being released in nearby bodies of water.