Genus Alytes (Noun)
Meaning
Midwife toads.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Alytes is a group of midwife toads that are native to Europe and North Africa.
- The male midwife toad of the genus Alytes carries eggs on his body until they are ready to hatch.
- The genus Alytes is characterized by the unique behavior of the males, who brood the eggs until they are ready to hatch.
- Some species within the genus Alytes are endangered due to habitat loss and fragmentation.
- The genus Alytes is often referred to as the midwife toads due to the unique parental care exhibited by the males.