African Clawed Toad

Pronunciation: /ˈæfrɪkən klɔd toʊd/

Definitions of African clawed toad

noun African clawed toad - a species of aquatic frog found in Africa

Example Sentences

A1 The African clawed toad is a type of amphibian.

A2 African clawed toads are known for their unique mating behavior.

B1 Researchers are studying the African clawed toad to learn more about its reproductive habits.

B2 The African clawed toad is often used in scientific experiments due to its hardiness.

C1 Conservation efforts are being made to protect the habitat of the African clawed toad.

C2 The African clawed toad's ability to regenerate limbs has fascinated biologists for years.

Examples of African clawed toad in a Sentence

formal The African clawed toad, also known as Xenopus laevis, is a species of aquatic frog native to sub-Saharan Africa.

informal I saw an African clawed toad in the pond while I was out on a hike.

slang Check out that cool African clawed toad chilling by the water!

figurative Her quick reflexes were compared to that of an African clawed toad catching its prey.

Grammatical Forms of African clawed toad

• plural: African clawed toads
• comparative: more African clawed
• superlative: most African clawed
• present tense: is an African clawed toad
• future tense: will be an African clawed toad
• perfect tense: has been an African clawed toad
• continuous tense: is being an African clawed toad
• singular: African clawed toad
• positive degree: very African clawed
• infinitive: to be an African clawed toad
• gerund: being an African clawed toad
• participle: an African clawed toad

Origin and Evolution of African clawed toad

First Known Use: 1852 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'African clawed toad' originated from the combination of the geographical location (Africa) and physical characteristic (clawed) of the amphibian species.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a specific species of aquatic toads from Africa with clawed feet, the term has evolved to refer to a broader group of clawed toads found in various parts of Africa.