Bufo Viridis (Noun)
Meaning
Eurasian toad with variable chiefly green coloring.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The European common toad species Bufo viridis is known for its predominantly green skin coloration with darker spots and markings.
- A Bufo viridis is often spotted in moist environments such as gardens, forests and near water bodies during its breeding season.
- Several European countries consider the Bufo viridis to be an invasive species, largely due to its potential to upset the native ecosystem balance.
- While most Bufo viridis specimens have green coloration some specimens can have brown or yellow color variations, they usually retain dark spots on their backs.
- In colder climates the Bufo viridis undergoes hibernation to endure harsh weather conditions until warmer weather resumes in the spring.