Ambystomid (Noun)
Meaning
Small to moderate-sized terrestrial or semiaquatic New World salamander.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The spotted salamander is a common example of an ambystomid found in North America.
- Ambystomids are often characterized by their ability to regrow lost limbs.
- Some ambystomids, such as the eastern tiger salamander, are popular pets due to their unique appearance.
- Researchers have been studying the unique life cycle of ambystomids in their natural habitats.
- The ambystomid family includes several species of mole salamanders that are well adapted to underground life.