xenopodidae

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Noun xenopodidae has 1 sense

Xenopodidae, family Xenopodidae - in some classifications the family of the genus Xenopus which is otherwise included in the family Pipidae
--₁ is a kind of amphibian family

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Xenopodidae

Definition:

Xenopodidae refers to a family of frogs belonging to the order Anura. These frogs are characterized by their large size, powerful hind limbs, and adhesive toe pads.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Popular Usage - Xenopodidae commonly refers to a group of frogs known as the African clawed frogs.

Sample Sentence: The Xenopodidae family includes species such as the African clawed frog (Xenopus laevis) and the great African bullfrog (Pyxicephalus adspersus).

Sense 2:

Local Usage - In certain regions, Xenopodidae may also encompass other frog species.

Sample Sentence: Within the local community, Xenopodidae encompasses various frog species found in the region, including the native tree frog (Hylidae) and the water frog (Ranidae).