anuran

[uh-noor-uhn, uh-nyoor-]

noun

1. any amphibian of the order Anura, comprising the frogs and toads.

adjective

1. belonging or pertaining to the Anura.

anuran

/ əˈnjʊərən /

noun

1. 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

adjective

1. of, relating to, or belonging to the order Anura

Word History and Origins

Origin of anuran¹

< New Latin Anur ( a ) ( an- an ¹ + Greek -oura, neuter plural of -ouros -tailed, derivative of ourá tail) + -an

Word History and Origins

Origin of anuran¹

C20: from New Latin Anura, from _an- + Greek oura tail

Example Sentences

A frog from Indonesia breaks the rule of anuran reproduction.

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Want to learnt more about the basics of anuran anatomy?

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For news on anuran conservation, the spread of Bd and other, related issues, keep an eye on ZSL’s Frog Blog, Amphibian Ark and Frog Matters.

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The characters used in the systematic study of the frogs in this group are those usually employed in anuran systematics.

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A simplified table for staging anuran embryos and larvae with notes on identification.

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