Genus Taricha (Noun)
Meaning
Pacific newts.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Taricha is composed of four species of Pacific newts, all of which are native to North America.
- The Pacific newts belonging to the genus Taricha are well-known for their distinct coloration and toxic secretions.
- Males in the genus Taricha can engage in complex courtship behaviors to attract females during the breeding season.
- The larvae of newts in the genus Taricha go through a process called metamorphosis, in which they transform into terrestrial juveniles.
- Members of the genus Taricha are primarily aquatic but migrate to land during certain stages of their life cycle.