obstetrical toad
obstetrical toad · obstetrical toads
A European toad of the genus Alytes, especially Alytes obstetricans, the eggs of which…A European toad of the genus Alytes, especially Alytes obstetricans, the eggs of which are laid and then carried by the male, entwined around his legs and back.
Meaning
1 sensesA European toad of the genus Alytes, especially Alytes obstetricans, the eggs of which are laid and then carried by the male, entwined around his legs and back.
European toad whose male carries the fertilized eggs wrapped around its hind legs until they hatch
Forms
plural: obstetrical toads| Singular | obstetrical toad |
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regular
Synonyms
3 synonymscommon midwife toad
Close in meaning
- European toad whose male carries the fertilized eggs wrapped around its hind legs until they hatch:midwife toadAlytes obstetricans