midwife toad
midwife toad · midwife toads
Any species of the genus Alytes, the males of which carry fertilized eggs on their backsAny species of the genus Alytes, the males of which carry fertilized eggs on their backs.
Meaning
1 sensesAny species of the genus Alytes, the males of which carry fertilized eggs on their backs.
More definitions
- similar in habit to Alytes obstetricians
- European toad whose male carries the fertilized eggs wrapped around its hind legs until they hatch
Origin
Referring to the behavior in which males carry fertilized eggs on their backs.Referring to the behavior in which males carry fertilized eggs on their backs.
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Forms
plural: midwife toads| Singular | midwife toad |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- similar in habit to Alytes obstetricians:Alytes cisternasi
- European toad whose male carries the fertilized eggs wrapped around its hind legs until they hatch:Alytes obstetricans