anuran
any amphibian of the order Anura, comprising the frogs and toads.
belonging or pertaining to the Anura.
Origin of anuran
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Studies of chromosomes of some anuran amphibians (Hylidae and Centrolenidae).
Middle American Frogs of the Hyla microcephala Group | William E. DuellmanA simplified table for staging anuran embryos and larvae with notes on identification.
Middle American Frogs of the Hyla microcephala Group | William E. DuellmanThe characters used in the systematic study of the frogs in this group are those usually employed in anuran systematics.
A Review of the Frogs of the Hyla bistincta Group | William E. Duellman
British Dictionary definitions for anuran
/ (əˈnjʊərən) /
any of the vertebrates of the order Anura (or Salientia), characterized by absence of a tail and very long hind legs specialized for hopping: class Amphibia (amphibians). The group includes the frogs and toads
of, relating to, or belonging to the order Anura
Origin of anuran
1- French name: salientian
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