Leptodactylids

Example:The leptodactylids are a family of frogs that are very diverse in their appearance and habitats within the Americas.

Definition:A group of organisms classified together as part of a taxonomic category.

Example:Some leptodactylids give live birth to their young, a trait that is unusual in the amphibian world.

Definition:Bearing young that develop inside the mother’s body and are born alive, rather than hatching from eggs.

Example:Leptodactylids are known for their club-shaped tadpoles, which have a distinctive appearance that can be easily distinguished from other families.

Definition:The larval stage of a frog or toad, characterized by gills, a tail, and a generally aquatic life until metamorphosis.