Leiopelma (Noun)
Meaning
Type and sole genus of the family Leiopelmatidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Leiopelma is a type and sole genus of the family Leiopelmatidae, a group of native New Zealand frogs.
- Some species of Leiopelma have been declining in recent years due to factors such as habitat destruction and disease.
- Leiopelma are known for their distinctive appearance with their warty skin and round eyes.
- Leiopelma frogs are unique in the fact that they do not go through the tadpole stage like other frog species.
- The genus Leiopelma comprises several species of frogs that are endemic to New Zealand.