Genus Triturus (Noun)
Meaning
Chiefly aquatic salamanders.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Genus Triturus, commonly known as the crested or marbled newts, consists of several species of aquatic salamanders native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia.
- Research has shown that the genus Triturus is characterized by distinctive crests on the backs of its members, which aid in courtship displays.
- Salamanders of the genus Triturus generally begin life in an aquatic environment before undergoing metamorphosis to become semi-terrestrial or terrestrial.
- Those in the genus Triturus tend to have elongated bodies and primarily feed on small aquatic vertebrates and invertebrates.
- Further studies on the genus Triturus indicate that members may hybridize with other species that are closely related, leading to concerns over the loss of genetic diversity.