scaphiopus

/skæˈfaɪpəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of North American toads, especially the Couch’s spadefoot (Scaphiopus couchii), characterized by a flattened, disk-like body.

“The biologist studied the unique mating habits of the Scaphiopus toad species in the dry desert region.”

Synonyms

  • anuran
  • toad

Antonyms

  • mammal