amblystoma
|am-bly-sto-ma|
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/ˈæmblɪˌstoʊmə/
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/ˈæmblɪˌstəʊmə/
mole salamander
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amblystoma' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'amblys' meaning 'blunt' and 'stoma' meaning 'mouth'.
Historical Evolution
'amblystoma' was directly borrowed from the Greek term 'amblystoma' into modern scientific nomenclature.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the blunt-mouthed characteristic of the species, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genus of amphibians, commonly known as mole salamanders, found primarily in North America.
The amblystoma is known for its ability to regenerate limbs.
Synonyms
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