Ascaphidae (Noun)
Meaning
Family of one species of frog: tailed frog.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Ascaphidae family is a unique group consisting of only two extant genera of frogs, each with its distinct characteristics.
- Ascaphidae is the only family within the clade Ascaphoidea, containing a few species of tailed frogs.
- Biological classification reveals that Ascaphidae frogs are closely related to other types of amphibians.
- Many Ascaphidae species have acquired an ability to withstand arid environments despite requiring aquatic conditions.
- An interesting habit of the Ascaphidae frog is the production of a unique tadpole without an operculum.