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hellbender Meaning
hellbender (n)
large salamander of North American rivers and streams
hellbender (n.)
A large North American aquatic salamander (Protonopsis horrida or Menopoma Alleghaniensis). It is very voracious and very tenacious of life. Also called alligator, and water dog.
hellbender Sentence Examples
- The hellbender, an enigmatic giant salamander, dwells in swift-flowing streams.
- Its rubbery skin, mottled with dark and pale blotches, camouflages it in its rocky habitat.
- Hellbenders possess a powerful bite that can inflict serious wounds.
- Their tails are flattened and fringed, providing additional surface area for gas exchange.
- The hellbender's unique breathing mechanism enables it to breathe both through its gills and through its skin.
- Female hellbenders guard their eggs, nestled under large rocks, with fierce determination.
- The hellbender's habitat is threatened by pollution, riverbed modification, and sedimentation.
- Conservation efforts focus on protecting the hellbender's streams and raising awareness about its plight.
- Hellbenders can live for over 30 years in the wild, making them an indicator species of stream health.
- This fascinating salamander plays a vital role in the ecosystem of its freshwater home.
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large salamander of North American rivers and streamsA large North American aquatic salamander (Protonopsis horrida or Menopoma Alleghaniensis). It is very vora
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The hellbender, an enigmatic giant salamander, dwells in swift-flowing streams.
Its rubbery skin, mottled with dark and pale blotches, camouflages it in its rocky habitat.
Hellbenders possess a powerful bite that can inflict serious wounds.
Their tails are flattened and fringed, providing additional surface area for gas exchange.
