Pipa Americana (Noun)
Meaning
A South American toad; incubates its young in pits in the skin of its back.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Pipa americana is a unique species of toad that gives birth to live young after incubating them in its back skin.
- In the tropical regions of South America, the Pipa americana toad has been observed exhibiting its extraordinary reproductive behavior.
- The Pipa americana's remarkable skin pits provide protection and nourishment to its developing young until they are ready to emerge.
- Researchers have been studying the Pipa americana to understand the complex mechanisms behind its brood pouches and unique reproductive cycle.
- During the breeding season, male Pipa americana toads will often engage in loud calls to attract females and establish mating territories.