spadefoot

Meanings

• noun

  A type of toad with a short, broad body and strong hind legs, which it uses to dig pits in the ground with its spade-like feet.

  - "The spadefoot toad buries itself in the ground during the day to avoid predators."
  - "Spadefoot toads are excellent diggers and can create pits up to a foot deep in just a few minutes."

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Variants

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spadefoot , spadefoot toad , spadefoot toads

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Etymology

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The name 'spadefoot' comes from the toad's distinctive, shovel-like feet.

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Trivia

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1. Spadefoot toads have a unique defense mechanism: they can secrete a foul-smelling substance from their skin to deter predators.

2. There are several different species of spadefoot toads, some of which are found only in specific regions of the world.

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Related Concepts

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1. toad: Spadefoot toads belong to the toad family, Anaxyridae.

2. amphibian: Spadefoot toads are a type of amphibian, which means they are cold-blooded vertebrates that live both on land and in water.

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Culture

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In some Native American cultures, spadefoot toads are considered sacred and are believed to bring rain.

How to Memorize "spadefoot"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a toad with large, shovel-like feet that it uses to dig pits in the ground.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'spadefoot' with the image of a toad digging in the ground.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Spade-Footed Toad' to remember the name of this type of amphibian.

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