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anuran

[ uh-noor-uhn, uh-nyoor- ]

noun

  1. any amphibian of the order Anura, comprising the frogs and toads.


adjective

  1. belonging or pertaining to the Anura.

anuran

/ əˈʊəə /

noun

  1. 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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or belonging to the order Anura
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of anuran1

< New Latin Anur ( a ) ( an- an 1 + Greek -oura, neuter plural of -ouros -tailed, derivative of dzܰá tail) + -an
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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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