Genus Necturus (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Proteidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Genus Necturus is a group of aquatic salamanders commonly known as waterdogs or telmata, which is part of the family Proteidae.
- The genus Necturus includes several species with its type species being Necturus maculosus or the common waterdog.
- These aquatic salamanders of genus Necturus are found in the eastern part of North America.
- Genus Necturus primarily differs from other Proteidae members in the similarity in shape between the inner and outer digits on their four limbs.
- Genus Necturus are Neotenic which means they retain larval characteristics throughout adulthood, such as their ability to breathe through gills.