Eleutherodactyli

/ˌɛljuːðəroʊˈdæktəlaɪ/ noun

Definition

Plural of eleutherodactyl; a group of amphibians, particularly frogs and salamanders, characterized by having free, unwebbed digits.

Etymology

Latin plural form of the biological term combining Greek eleutheros 'free' and daktylos 'digit,' used in scientific taxonomy.

Kelly Says

Scientists named an entire family of frogs Eleutherodactylidae because they were so successful at climbing trees with their free toes—freedom gave them a survival advantage.

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