Family Leiopelmatidae (Noun)
Meaning
Primitive New Zealand frogs.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family Leiopelmatidae is a group of primitive New Zealand frogs that have remained relatively unchanged since the time of the dinosaurs.
- Leiopelmatidae is a family of frogs endemic to New Zealand, with four recognized species within the genus Leiopelma.
- The family Leiopelmatidae is often referred to as the New Zealand native frogs or the primitive frogs due to their unique characteristics.
- The Leiopelmatidae family is distinct from other frog families due to its primitive traits, including a distinctive toe anatomy.
- Archey's frog, a member of the family Leiopelmatidae, is one of the many primitive New Zealand frog species that are currently threatened with extinction.