anuran
/əˈjʊrən/
noun
- A frog or toad; any member of the order Anura.
- The pond was full of anurans calling for mates.
- Anurans are known for their long hind legs and jumping ability.
- The biologist specializes in the behavior of tropical anurans.
adjective
- Relating to frogs or toads; belonging to the order Anura.
- She studied anuran anatomy in her zoology course.
- Anuran species vary greatly in size and color.
- The anuran life cycle includes both aquatic and terrestrial stages.