Plethodontidae (Noun)
Meaning
Small mostly terrestrial New World salamanders having neither lungs nor gills as adults.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Plethodontidae is a family of salamanders found in the Americas, primarily inhabiting humid and moist environments.
- These small, terrestrial creatures are primarily members of the Plethodontidae family and can thrive without lungs or gills.
- Taxonomists find studying the Plethodontidae family to be a unique challenge due to its diverse range of species and habitats.
- The absence of lungs or gills among the Plethodontidae salamanders has led scientists to research unique respiratory strategies they employ.
- Wildlife enthusiasts can often spot members of the Plethodontidae family under leaf litter or rocks in North American forests.