Rana Temporaria (Noun)
Meaning
A common semiterrestrial European frog.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Rana temporaria, a common semiterrestrial European frog, breeds in ponds and pools during spring.
- Rana temporaria is one of the commonest and widespread species of frogs found in northern and central Europe.
- Rana temporaria has a brown or greyish-brown back with a characteristic dark stripe running behind the eye to the mouth.
- The Rana temporaria tends to hibernate on land during winter, often in large groups.
- Rana temporaria preys on insects and worms by means of its long, sticky tongue.