Salamandra (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Salamandridae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Salamandra is a widespread Eurasian genus of amphibians in the Salamandridae family.
- The fire salamander is the type species of the genus Salamandra.
- There are currently 10 known species in the genus Salamandra that inhabit different parts of Europe.
- Salamandra alkaloids found in the skin of various fire salamanders are responsible for their toxicity.
- Several species of the genus Salamandra have had a limited impact on the ecosystem due to habitat loss and introduction of non-native species.