dicamptodon ensatus

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Noun dicamptodon ensatus has 1 sense

Pacific giant salamander, Dicamptodon ensatus - large (to 7 inches) salamander of western North America
--₁ is a kind of salamander
--₁ is a member of genus Dicamptodon

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Dicamptodon ensatus

Definition: Dicamptodon ensatus is a species of large salamander found in the northwestern United States. It belongs to the family Dicamptodontidae and is commonly known as the Pacific giant salamander.

Sense 1 (Noun): A large aquatic salamander species native to the northwestern United States.

Example sentence: The Dicamptodon ensatus can grow up to 12 inches in length and has a sleek, dark-colored body.

Sense 2 (Adjective): Referring to or characteristic of Dicamptodon ensatus.

Example sentence: The research focuses on the dicamptodon ensatus population in the Pacific Northwest.

Sense 3 (Verb): Mating behavior exhibited by Dicamptodon ensatus during the breeding season.

Example sentence: Male dicamptodon ensatus performs a courtship dance to attract females.