Amphiuma (Noun)
Meaning
Aquatic eel-shaped salamander having two pairs of very small feet; of still muddy waters in the southern United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The amphiuma is an unusual aquatic eel-shaped salamander with very small feet found in still muddy waters of the southern United States.
- Researchers are studying the behavior of the amphiuma in its natural habitat to learn more about this unique species.
- Amphiumas are rarely seen by humans due to their preference for murky and muddy water environments.
- They discovered a large amphiuma hidden under a thick layer of algae in the pond.
- Some experts have warned that the amphiuma population is in decline due to habitat disruption and water pollution in its native regions.