toad
Sign in to saveToad (also known as a hoptoad) is a common name for certain frogs, especially of the family Bufonidae, that are characterized by dry, leathery skin, short legs, and large bumps covering the parotoid glands.
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A toad is a type of frog with bumpy, dry skin, short legs, and large glands on its head that give it a distinctive warty appearance. Toads matter because they are common animals that play a role in their ecosystems and are frequently encountered by people in nature.
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- List of toad families
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Toad (also known as a hoptoad) is a common name for certain frogs, especially of the family Bufonidae, that are characterized by dry, leathery skin, short legs, and large bumps covering the parotoid glands.
In popular culture (folk taxonomy), toads are distinguished from frogs by their drier, rougher skin and association with more terrestrial habitats. However, this distinction does not align precisely with scientific taxonomy.