Pacific Newt (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several rough-skinned newts found in western North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The red-bellied pacific newt was spotted crossing the road during the breeding season.
- Pacific newts often have brown or black backs with yellow or orange undersides and rough skin.
- Biologists studying the pacific newt observed an increase in the population after the introduction of a new habitat.
- Veterinarians documented the pacific newt's remarkable regenerative abilities in repairing damaged tissue.
- Scientists research the toxic secretions on the rough skin of the pacific newt to develop new medicines.