ambystomidae
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/ˌæmbɪˈstɒmɪdiː/
mole salamander family
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ambystomidae' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'ambystoma,' where 'amby-' meant 'blunt' and 'stoma' meant 'mouth.'
Historical Evolution
'ambystoma' transformed into the scientific classification 'ambystomidae' to denote the family of mole salamanders.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the specific genus 'ambystoma,' but over time it evolved to represent the entire family of mole salamanders.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a family of mole salamanders, which are amphibians found primarily in North America.
The ambystomidae are known for their unique life cycle, which includes a larval stage that can last several years.
Synonyms
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