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anuran
[ uh-noor-uhn, uh-nyoor- ]
noun
- any amphibian of the order Anura, comprising the frogs and toads.
adjective
- belonging or pertaining to the Anura.
anuran
/ əˈʊəə /
noun
- any of the vertebrates of the order Anura (or Salientia ), characterized by absence of a tail and very long hind legs specialized for hopping: class Amphibia (amphibians). The group includes the frogs and toads
adjective
- of, relating to, or belonging to the order Anura
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51Թ History and Origins
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of anuran1
C20: from New Latin Anura, from an- + Greek oura tail
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A frog from Indonesia breaks the rule of anuran reproduction.
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Want to learnt more about the basics of anuran anatomy?
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For news on anuran conservation, the spread of Bd and other, related issues, keep an eye on ZSL’s Frog Blog, Amphibian Ark and Frog Matters.
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The characters used in the systematic study of the frogs in this group are those usually employed in anuran systematics.
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A simplified table for staging anuran embryos and larvae with notes on identification.
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