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bombina

/bɒmˈbaɪ.nə/

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noun

/bɒmˈbaɪ.nə/C2formalscientific
  • ruРод земноводных, широко известных как жерлянки, характеризующийся ярко окрашенным брюшком.

A genus of amphibians commonly known as fire-bellied toads, characterized by their brightly colored undersides.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Fire-bellied toadsC2formalscientific

    A genus of small, brightly colored toads known for their vivid red or orange bellies, which serve as a warning to predators.

    ruЖерлянки

    • Bombina species are often found in ponds and slow-moving streams across Europe and Asia.
    • The bright belly of a Bombina toad is a classic example of aposematic coloration.
    • Researchers study Bombina toads to understand evolutionary patterns of warning signals.