Bufonid

/ˈbjuːfəˌnɪd/ noun

Definition

Any toad belonging to the family Bufonidae; a member of the true toad family.

Etymology

From 'Bufo' (the principal genus of toads) plus the suffix '-id' (indicating membership in a group or family), creating a term for any member of the toad family.

Kelly Says

Bufonids are found on every continent except Antarctica—they're one of nature's great survivors, having adapted to deserts, rainforests, and mountains, making them among the most successful amphibians ever.

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