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amphiumidae

/ˌæm.fiˈuː.mɪ.diː/

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noun

/ˌæm.fiˈuː.mɪ.diː/C2formalscientific
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее семейство водных саламандр, широко известных как конголезские змеи, обитающих на юго-востоке США.

A proper noun referring to a family of aquatic salamanders, commonly known as congo snakes, native to the southeastern United States.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. C2formalamerican

    A family of aquatic salamanders, also known as congo eels or congo snakes, native to the southeastern United States. They have elongated bodies, tiny limbs, and are known for their ability to deliver a painful bite.

    ruКонголезские змеи

    • The Amphiumidae family includes three species of aquatic salamanders.
    • Despite their name, congo snakes are actually amphibians, not reptiles.
    • An Amphiumidae can grow up to three feet in length.
Forms
  • amphiumidae plural form
  • amphiumidae' possessive plural form
  • amphiumidae's possessive singular form