Gastrophryne Olivacea (Noun)
Meaning
Small secretive toad with smooth tough skin of central and western North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Western Narrow-mouthed Toad or Gastrophryne olivacea is a small secretive toad native to central and western regions of North America.
- Researchers in Arizona are studying the unique skin adaptations of the Gastrophryne olivacea to develop new medical treatments.
- Gastrophryne olivacea often burrows into sandy soil to protect itself from arid conditions and extreme temperatures.
- Ecologists warn that habitat destruction threatens to decrease already vulnerable Gastrophryne olivacea populations in Texas.
- Gastrophryne olivacea exhibits remarkable adaptations that allow the toad to survive the hot desert environment of the southwestern United States.