Genus Plethodon (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Plethodontidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Plethodon, also known as woodland salamanders, is the type genus of the Plethodontidae family and consists of over 55 distinct species.
- Several species within the genus Plethodon serve as crucial indicators for conservation efforts due to their sensitivity to environmental changes.
- In the temperate forests of Eastern North America, the genus Plethodon is commonly found in moist environments with dense vegetation.
- Researchers closely study the unique characteristics of the genus Plethodon to better understand the evolutionary history of salamanders in this region.
- Many members of the genus Plethodon exhibit complex courtship behaviors that involve both visual and chemical cues to attract potential mates.