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Toad

Any one of numerous species of batrachians belonging to the genus Bufo and allied genera, especially those of the family Bufonidae. Toads are generally terrestrial in their habits except during the breeding season, when they seek the water. Most of the species burrow beneath the earth in the daytime and come forth to feed on insects at night. Most toads have a rough, warty skin in which are glands that secrete an acrid fluid.

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Amphibian 76% connected

Of or pertaining to the Amphibia; as, amphibian reptiles.

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Spadefoot 76% connected

Any species of burrowing toads of the genus Scaphiopus, esp. S. Holbrookii, of the Eastern United States; -- called also spade toad.

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Batrachian 74% connected

Pertaining to the Batrachia.

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Batrachian 74% connected

Pertaining to the Batrachia.

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Batrachian 92% connected

Pertaining to the Batrachia.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Frog 92% connected

An amphibious animal of the genus Rana and related genera, of many species. Frogs swim rapidly, and take long leaps on land. Many of the species utte…

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