parotoid (Meaning)
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parotoid (a.)
Resembling the parotid gland; -- applied especially to cutaneous glandular elevations above the ear in many toads and frogs.
Webster
parotoid (n.)
A parotoid gland.
Synonyms & Antonyms of parotoid
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parotoid Sentence Examples
- The parotoid glands of toads secrete a toxic fluid that deters predators.
- The bright coloration of parotoid glands in frogs serves as a warning to other animals.
- Some species of salamanders have parotoid glands that release a milky secretion when threatened.
- Parotoid glands are located near the eyes or neck of animals and are used for defense.
- The venom produced by parotoid glands can cause pain, irritation, and even death.
- The parotoid glands of cane toads contain a particularly toxic substance.
- Poison dart frogs have parotoid glands that secrete alkaloids that are used to coat their skin.
- The parotoid glands of certain frogs are used in traditional medicine.
- The evolution of parotoid glands is thought to have been driven by predation pressure.
- Parotoid glands are an example of an adaptation that helps animals survive in their environment.
FAQs About the word parotoid
Resembling the parotid gland; -- applied especially to cutaneous glandular elevations above the ear in many toads and frogs., A parotoid gland.
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No antonyms found.
The parotoid glands of toads secrete a toxic fluid that deters predators.
The bright coloration of parotoid glands in frogs serves as a warning to other animals.
Some species of salamanders have parotoid glands that release a milky secretion when threatened.
Parotoid glands are located near the eyes or neck of animals and are used for defense.
