genus leiopelma (Meaning)
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genus leiopelma (n)
type and sole genus of the family Leiopelmatidae
Synonyms & Antonyms of genus leiopelma
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
genus leiopelma Sentence Examples
- The genus Leiopelma encompasses four extant amphibian species in the Leiopelmatidae family.
- Leiopelma archeyi is a nocturnal, ground-dwelling frog found exclusively in New Zealand's northern offshore islands.
- The genus Leiopelma is characterized by its lack of lungs and reliance on cutaneous respiration.
- Leiopelma hamiltoni, commonly known as the Hamilton's frog, is one of the most threatened vertebrates in New Zealand.
- The genus Leiopelma exhibits parental care, with males guarding the eggs and tadpoles underground.
- Leiopelma hochstetteri is the most widely distributed species of the genus, inhabiting the North and South Islands of New Zealand.
- The genus Leiopelma has a fossil record dating back to the Late Cretaceous period.
- Leiopelma markhami, also known as Markham's frog, is a critically endangered species found only in New Zealand's central North Island.
- The genus Leiopelma is unique among frogs in its ability to withstand cold temperatures and thrive in alpine environments.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect the endemic genus Leiopelma, which faces habitat loss and introduced predators.
FAQs About the word genus leiopelma
type and sole genus of the family Leiopelmatidae
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The genus Leiopelma encompasses four extant amphibian species in the Leiopelmatidae family.
Leiopelma archeyi is a nocturnal, ground-dwelling frog found exclusively in New Zealand's northern offshore islands.
The genus Leiopelma is characterized by its lack of lungs and reliance on cutaneous respiration.
Leiopelma hamiltoni, commonly known as the Hamilton's frog, is one of the most threatened vertebrates in New Zealand.
