Brachycephalidae

plural noun

Brachy·​ce·​phal·​i·​dae
-ə̇ˈfaləˌdē
: a large family of small Neotropical toads (suborder Procoela) having partial or complete median fusion of the shoulder girdle

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Brachycephalus, type genus (from brachy- + -cephalus) + -idae

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“Brachycephalidae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Brachycephalidae. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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