True Toad (Noun)
Meaning
Tailless amphibian similar to a frog but more terrestrial and having drier warty skin.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The true toad was a common sight in the dry, rocky areas of the forest.
- Scientists studying the true toad were struck by its unique adaptations for life on land.
- In contrast to frogs, true toads have a more rounded body shape and shorter legs.
- The warty skin of the true toad serves as a defense mechanism against predators.
- Researchers have found that the true toad's diet consists mainly of insects and small invertebrates.