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surinam toad

/ˈsʊərɪnæm təʊd/

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/ˈsʊərɪnæm təʊd/C1formalscientific
  • ruПлоская водная лягушка, обитающая в Южной Америке, известная своим уникальным способом размножения, при котором яйца внедряются в спину самки и развиваются в полностью сформированных жабят.

A flat, aquatic frog native to South America, known for its unique reproductive method where eggs are embedded into the female's back and develop into fully formed toadlets.

  1. C2formal

    A flat, aquatic amphibian (Pipa pipa) native to South America, known for its unique reproductive method where eggs are embedded in the female's back.

    ruВодное земноводное

    • The Surinam toad is often studied for its unusual parenting behavior.
    • In the wild, the Surinam toad can be found in slow-moving rivers and streams.
    • The female Surinam toad carries her developing young in pockets on her back.