Definition of amphiuma in English:

amphiuma

nounˌamfɪˈjuːməˌamfēˈyo͞omə

A fully aquatic eel-like amphibian with very small limbs, occurring in stagnant water and swamps in the south-eastern US.
两栖鲵
Family Amphiumidae and genus Amphiuma: three species
Example sentencesExamples
- Unlike sirens, amphiumas retain both pairs of girdles and limbs, though both are reduced in size, and the limbs are often both difficult to discern and of decreased function in adults.
- If handled roughly, the amphiuma will become aggressive and provide the aggressor with a painful bite.
- A large, active amphiuma may rub its snout on the screen if the screen lid covers the entire top of the enclosure.
- Sirens and amphiumas are large salamanders that may determine community structure through top-down effects.
- Female amphiumas come to land to nest and lay their eggs, usually under a log near the water's edge.

Origin

Modern Latin, probably formed irregularly from amphi- 'both' + Greek pneuma 'breath'.

Definition of amphiuma in US English:

amphiuma

nounˌamfēˈyo͞omə

A fully aquatic eel-like amphibian with very small limbs, occurring in stagnant water and swamps in the southeastern US.
两栖鲵
Family Amphiumidae and genus Amphiuma: three species (identified by the number of toes on each limb), the one-toed A. pholeter, the two-toed A. means, and the three-toed A. tridactylum
Example sentencesExamples
- Unlike sirens, amphiumas retain both pairs of girdles and limbs, though both are reduced in size, and the limbs are often both difficult to discern and of decreased function in adults.
- A large, active amphiuma may rub its snout on the screen if the screen lid covers the entire top of the enclosure.
- If handled roughly, the amphiuma will become aggressive and provide the aggressor with a painful bite.
- Female amphiumas come to land to nest and lay their eggs, usually under a log near the water's edge.
- Sirens and amphiumas are large salamanders that may determine community structure through top-down effects.

Origin

Modern Latin, probably formed irregularly from amphi- ‘both’ + Greek pneuma ‘breath’.

单词	amphiuma
释义	Definition of amphiuma in English: amphiuma nounˌamfɪˈjuːməˌamfēˈyo͞omə A fully aquatic eel-like amphibian with very small limbs, occurring in stagnant water and swamps in the south-eastern US. 两栖鲵 Family Amphiumidae and genus Amphiuma: three species Example sentencesExamples Unlike sirens, amphiumas retain both pairs of girdles and limbs, though both are reduced in size, and the limbs are often both difficult to discern and of decreased function in adults. If handled roughly, the amphiuma will become aggressive and provide the aggressor with a painful bite. A large, active amphiuma may rub its snout on the screen if the screen lid covers the entire top of the enclosure. Sirens and amphiumas are large salamanders that may determine community structure through top-down effects. Female amphiumas come to land to nest and lay their eggs, usually under a log near the water's edge. Origin Modern Latin, probably formed irregularly from amphi- 'both' + Greek pneuma 'breath'. Definition of amphiuma in US English: amphiuma nounˌamfēˈyo͞omə A fully aquatic eel-like amphibian with very small limbs, occurring in stagnant water and swamps in the southeastern US. 两栖鲵 Family Amphiumidae and genus Amphiuma: three species (identified by the number of toes on each limb), the one-toed A. pholeter, the two-toed A. means, and the three-toed A. tridactylum Example sentencesExamples Unlike sirens, amphiumas retain both pairs of girdles and limbs, though both are reduced in size, and the limbs are often both difficult to discern and of decreased function in adults. A large, active amphiuma may rub its snout on the screen if the screen lid covers the entire top of the enclosure. If handled roughly, the amphiuma will become aggressive and provide the aggressor with a painful bite. Female amphiumas come to land to nest and lay their eggs, usually under a log near the water's edge. Sirens and amphiumas are large salamanders that may determine community structure through top-down effects. Origin Modern Latin, probably formed irregularly from amphi- ‘both’ + Greek pneuma ‘breath’.
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